Published Date: 2025-05-03 15:14:10 Updated At: 2025-05-03 15:14:10

Mahmoud Abu El-Dahab, former Al Ahly star, revealed the reasons behind Imam Ashour's remarkable performance with Al Ahly, which contrasts with his level at his previous club, Zamalek. In a radio interview, Abu El-Dahab confirmed that Imam Ashour has become one of the top players in Egypt recently, thanks to his impressive performance with Al Ahly, noting that his numbers and achievements with the Red Devils far exceed what he achieved at Zamalek. He emphasized that Ashour is considered one of Egypt's best football players in recent times due to his significant successes with Al Ahly.

Abu El-Dahab pointed out that Imam Ashour's improvement is largely due to the strong support he received from Al Ahly’s head coach, Marcel Koller. He confirmed that Koller gave Ashour complete confidence and the freedom to play, which helped in developing his performance on the field. He added, "Ashour at Al Ahly feels more comfortable mentally on the field and has received great support from the Ahly fans, who have always backed him and contributed to boosting his morale. The media also played a major role in reinforcing this positive image, which helped him deliver exceptional performances."

Regarding Imam Ashour's future with Al Ahly under the new coach, Abu El-Dahab said it will depend on the new coach's vision and how he uses the player. He pointed out that it’s important for the new coach to adopt an offensive style of play, especially since Koller’s style was more defensive, which allowed Ashour to shine in this type of play. He explained, "If the new coach adopts an attacking style and uses Imam Ashour in a role that allows him to excel, there’s no doubt he will continue to shine and significantly improve his performance."

Abu El-Dahab added that even though Imam Ashour achieved great success with Al Ahly last season, the player still has a lot to offer in the future. He affirmed that Ashour possesses immense potential in both physical and technical skills, and he is capable of continuing to perform at a high level with Al Ahly, as long as he receives support from the coaching staff and fans. He stressed that if Ashour is used properly, he will remain one of Al Ahly's key players in the coming years.

Abu El-Dahab also confirmed that Al Ahly has many distinguished players with the ability to take the team to higher levels and achieve success. He mentioned that Imam Ashour is one of the standout players in the team, and he could play a significant role in winning local and international titles in the future, if he receives the right guidance from the coaching staff. He explained that as long as Ashour receives full support from everyone at Al Ahly, he will continue to deliver excellent performances and maintain his high level.

In conclusion, Abu El-Dahab emphasized that the team always needs cooperation between players, the coaching staff, and fans to achieve success, and that Al Ahly has tremendous potential to compete for titles, as long as everyone in the system provides the necessary support and assistance.