The Swiss newspaper "Blick" criticized the attack on Marcel Koller, the head coach of Al Ahly, following the team's exit from the CAF Champions League this season. Al Ahly was eliminated in the semi-finals by Sundowns, which sparked a wave of anger among the club's fans.

The Swiss newspaper pointed out that Koller, who was once considered one of the most prominent coaches in Egyptian football, is now at risk of being fired after he had once deserved to be honored with a statue at Al Ahly’s stadium. The newspaper mentioned that after the team's elimination, Koller faced a fierce backlash from the club's fans, who threw bottles and shouted insults at him as he left the field, reflecting the anger among Al Ahly supporters after the failure to win the continental title.

"Blick" added that despite the public support Koller received from the club's social media accounts after the defeat, this support may not be as genuine as it appears. The Swiss newspaper pointed out that Al Ahly’s history reflects a pattern similar to what happened with the previous coach, Pitso Mosimane, who received strong media backing on the club’s social media platforms, only for his departure to be announced suddenly, which may happen with Koller as well.

The newspaper also referred to a meeting that was held inside Al Ahly before the exit from the competition, where a decision was made to keep Koller in his position during the Sundowns matches. This reflects a state of confusion within the club's management regarding the future of the Swiss coach. Although there have been assurances of support for Koller from the management, many indications suggest that this support may just be empty words and does not reflect the practical reality.

"Blick" further explained that Al Ahly’s fans may have lost faith in Koller after the team’s exit from the Champions League, especially following the unsatisfactory performance in crucial matches. The newspaper added that the current situation indicates that Koller may face the same fate as Mosimane, with increasing speculation about his potential dismissal as preparations begin for a new season that requires success in the African competition.

Meanwhile, "Blick" learned that Al Ahly is holding an urgent meeting today to make a final decision regarding the future of the Swiss coach. According to sources within the club, there is a strong tendency to sack Koller before the end of the current season, which may raise more questions about the team’s stability and its future direction.

The newspaper concluded its report by questioning Al Ahly's management's ability to make decisive decisions at this critical time, especially since Koller led the team to win some domestic titles, but this was not enough to satisfy the fans who always expect continental trophies. Everyone is awaiting the final decision on the Swiss coach’s future in the coming days, to see whether he will remain in his position or leave, similar to the previous coaches who left after short tenures.

If a decision is made to dismiss Koller, Al Ahly will face new challenges in searching for a suitable replacement to lead the team and fulfill the ambitions of the fans in the upcoming season, especially with the challenges the team faces in both African and domestic competitions.

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