Moataz Jamal aims to surprise Al Ahly by changing the position of Oday Dabbagh. Discover the details.
Zamalek coach Moataz Gamal plans to make a change in the position of Palestinian player Aadi Al-Dabbagh for the upcoming match against Al Ahly, scheduled for October 11, as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League. He is considering using the player as a central striker instead of relying on him on the wings.
The Zamalek coaching staff believes that Aadi Al-Dabbagh will be more effective when positioned as a forward, given his ability to move inside the penalty area and pressure the opponent's defense. This could give him a bigger role in facing Al Ahly if Moataz Gamal decides to implement this strategy. This move is part of the adjustments the coach is considering to improve the team's shape before the anticipated match.
Moataz Gamal devises multiple scenarios for facing Al Ahly
Moataz Gamal has started early in preparing several tactical scenarios for the match against Al Ahly, working on changing the positions of some players and utilizing available resources, especially since Zamalek was unable to make new signings at the start of the season due to a registration ban. This necessitates the coaching staff to prepare alternatives from the current squad.
The consideration to rely on Al-Dabbagh as a central striker comes from the coaching staff's conviction in his ability to perform offensive tasks and pressure the opponent's defenses, along with the potential to exploit his movements behind defenders, rather than distancing himself from the danger zone when playing on the wings.
Recently, several playing styles have been studied for Zamalek ahead of the clash, including the possibility of relying on a two-striker formation, with Al-Dabbagh in the front line, as the coaching staff searches for the ideal shape for the team to face Al Ahly.
Zamalek continues its preparations for the big match by getting all available players ready, as the coaching staff aims to enhance the technical and physical readiness of the group, determining the final lineup based on each player's condition before the match.
The coming period is expected to determine Aadi Al-Dabbagh's position definitively, whether he will start the match as a central striker or remain on one of the wings, especially since the coaching staff is considering various offensive options to reach the optimal formation for facing Al Ahly.
