Football officials at Al Ahly have clarified that there are no plans to pursue a swap deal with their counterparts at Zed Club to acquire Tarek Alaa in exchange for the departure of Ahmed Khaled Kabaka. In this context, a source within Al Ahly stated that the club does not intend to sign the Zed Club right-back during the upcoming winter transfer window, following an assessment by the coaching staff indicating that the team does not currently need to strengthen the right-back position.
What is the reality of Al Ahly's request to sign Tarek Alaa?
The source mentioned that Al Ahly does not require Tarek Alaa's services, as they have a group of players capable of fulfilling the necessary defensive and offensive roles on the right flank. Al Ahly's quartet in this position includes Mohamed Hani, Akram Tawfik, Karim Fouad, and Ahmed Eid, providing the coaching staff with multiple options that suit the circumstances of each match and the team's tactical needs.
What is the fate of Kabaka's departure from Al Ahly?
The source confirmed that Ahmed Khaled Kabaka wishes to move from Al Ahly to Zed due to his limited playing time with the club, clarifying that Kabaka's departure is possible but as a separate deal, unrelated to the consideration of signing Tarek Alaa.
How does Al Ahly plan to strengthen its squad at the moment?
Al Ahly officials prefer to focus their efforts and budget on other positions that require more urgent reinforcement, particularly in defense, especially with the need to increase the number of alternatives and enhance competition among players. Additionally, the midfield position represents one of the key issues facing the coaching staff.
How is Al Ahly preparing to face Al Mokawloon in the Cairo Cup?
Al Ahly's team begins preparations today, Saturday, for their match against Al Mokawloon Al Arab, scheduled for next Monday in the second round of the Cairo Cup. The coaching staff, led by Hussein Amouta, aims to utilize the upcoming period to physically and technically prepare the players while continuing to work on correcting the mistakes that appeared in recent matches. The team had a rest day from training yesterday after their victory over Modern Sport with a 1-0 scoreline in the Premier League on Thursday evening. The Moroccan coach is expected to hold technical sessions with his players to explain some observations regarding performance, particularly concerning defensive positioning, offensive effectiveness, and capitalizing on scoring opportunities, after witnessing a significant number of missed easy chances in recent matches, as well as conceding goals due to individual errors and lapses in concentration at times.
How does Amouta approach the Cairo Cup?
Amouta hopes to secure a win against Al Mokawloon following his team's 5-0 victory in the first round against Petrojet. The head coach aims to give opportunities to some players who need game time while ensuring the readiness of key players amid a busy schedule and multiple domestic commitments. The match against Al Mokawloon also represents an important opportunity for the coaching staff to continue evaluating the players' performance and assess their responsiveness to tactical instructions, especially since competition within the team will be open to all players in the upcoming period, with no guaranteed place for any player regardless of their technical and physical level on the pitch.
