Published Date: 2025-05-08 16:11:04 Updated At: 2025-05-08 16:12:08

Ayman Al-Ramadi, the head coach of the first football team at Zamalek Club, expressed his immense happiness about taking on the task of coaching the team during this crucial period of the season. This came during a press conference held on Thursday, ahead of the much-anticipated match against Ceramica Cleopatra in the Egyptian Premier League.

Initially, Al-Ramadi expressed his great joy in coaching Zamalek, pointing out that the team has a rich and legendary history in football, and he feels proud to lead it. Al-Ramadi said: "If I look back and imagine wanting to coach a team that plays entertaining football, Zamalek is undoubtedly the best choice. Football was made for entertainment, and Zamalek is the club that always delivers exciting football to its fans. This is why a large part of Zamalek's fans continue to support the team, because they love a team that brings them joy."

He continued, "Since I took the job, I have been indescribably happy. The club reflects a long history of excellence and achievements in Egyptian and Arab football. Zamalek is the school of art and engineering, and I am proud to be part of this great entity, which has a massive fanbase passionate about beautiful football."

Al-Ramadi added, "On my first training session with the team, my happiness was overwhelming, and I have never felt this before in my more than 30-year career. For the first time, I felt great joy in training the players, and I hope I can repeat this feeling over and over." He confirmed that if thanking God for this opportunity was possible, he would not be able to fully express the importance of this moment. He added, "I am very proud to coach Zamalek, and I hope to deliver the best performance for the team in the coming period."

The head coach praised the players' spirit of sacrifice, emphasizing that it is not necessary for all the players to be from the club's academy, but what matters is that they have the ability and desire to sacrifice for the team. He said, "Zamalek has a group of loyal players, and those from the academy have the determination and desire to give their best when wearing the Zamalek jersey." He assured that he is working on developing this spirit in the team to ensure they deliver a performance worthy of the club's history.

Al-Ramadi mentioned that he was not concerned with media reactions after taking over the coaching of Zamalek, pointing out that he had faced many pressures throughout his coaching career. He explained, "I have managed matches against world-class coaches, such as the head coach of the Italy national team and Diego Maradona, so I learned that the most important thing is the players' reaction on the field, not what is written on social media or in newspapers. If a coach only relies on these things and the performance is not at a high level, then media support will have no value." He added, "My only weapon is the pitch, and I have to work hard to ensure that the team's performance speaks for itself."

Al-Ramadi spoke about the huge challenge he faces due to the limited time, expressing his wish that the day could extend to 96 hours or that time could stop, so he could work on developing the team and achieving the desired results. He said, "We are working against time during this period. I know there are many challenges ahead of us, but I am betting on the players' character to show their best in the upcoming matches." He added, "Zamalek is a big club, and I have confidence that the players will give their best in the match against Ceramica Cleopatra."

Regarding the injuries that several players have suffered recently, Al-Ramadi expressed concern over the high number of injuries but confirmed that every player who will participate in the next match will be responsible for the team's performance. He said, "Any player who participates in the match will be registered at Zamalek, and everyone bears responsibility, whether they are in the starting lineup or on the bench." He pointed out that Zamalek is working to improve the treatment period for injured players and mitigate the negative effects of injuries on the team's performance, emphasizing that this is something we must be prepared for in the world of football.

Regarding the Ceramica Cleopatra match, Al-Ramadi emphasized his great respect for the opposing team, describing them as a good team with talented players. He said, "I worked with Ceramica Cleopatra for 22 months, and I know very well that they are a strong team with the components of success." He added, "I always respect the opposing team, and I know the match will be tough, but I am confident in Zamalek's players and their ability to achieve victory."

Finally, Al-Ramadi confirmed that his team will aim to win the next match to advance further in the Premier League standings, noting that he is focusing on improving the collective performance and increasing cohesion among the players. He said, "We are working hard to deliver exciting football and achieve victories. The fans expect a lot from us, and we are up to those expectations." He added, "We will try to succeed in every match, and God willing, things will go well."

In conclusion, Ayman Al-Ramadi stressed that success requires time and continuous effort, and that Zamalek has the capabilities and potential to win titles this season.