Al Ahly’s first-team coaching staff continue working to prepare midfielder Imam Ashour in the best possible way before his return to official matches after deciding to place him on an additional physical program designed to raise his readiness during the current period. ⚽🔴
The move is part of head coach Hussein Amouta’s plan to manage the player’s situation gradually, particularly after he missed the friendly matches during preseason and was also absent from Al Ahly’s opening two Egyptian Premier League fixtures.
Additional Physical Program for Imam Ashour
The coaching staff have established an additional physical and training program for Imam Ashour aimed at taking him to the best possible condition before giving him the green light to return to matches.
The program focuses on increasing his fitness levels and restoring the physical readiness required to compete at full intensity, particularly because a period away from competitive action makes a gradual return more important in order to avoid fatigue or rushing him back.
The player is being monitored continuously by both the coaching and medical staffs, with his development assessed regularly to determine when he can return to team training and competitive matches. ⭐
Absence From Preseason and Opening Matches
Imam Ashour did not participate in Al Ahly’s friendly matches before the start of the season, which affected his level of readiness compared with the rest of the squad.
The player also missed the team’s first two league matches against Eastern Company ENPPI and ZED, prompting the coaching staff to deal with his situation carefully and complete his physical and technical preparation before considering his return to official competition.
This approach is designed to give the player enough time to regain match sharpness and reach a level that allows him to compete strongly without compromising his physical condition.
Al Ahly Prepare Ashour for Upcoming Matches
The coaching staff are currently focused on preparing Imam Ashour for the upcoming league fixtures, especially with matches coming in succession and the need for all first-team and reserve players to be in the best possible condition.
Having Ashour fully fit would represent an important addition to Al Ahly’s midfield because of his physical and technical qualities, which can help the team in several areas, whether pressing opponents, building attacks or transitioning quickly from defense into attack.
His readiness would also give the coaching staff greater flexibility when selecting the lineup and managing matches, particularly during a long season with multiple competitions. 🔥
Contract Renewal Gives Him an Additional Boost
The additional preparation program comes after an important development in Imam Ashour’s career: renewing his contract with Al Ahly, a step that provides the player with greater stability and focus during the coming period.
The contract extension reflects the club’s confidence in the player’s abilities and his role within the squad, while also giving him extra motivation to regain his best level and return strongly to competitive action.
Ashour is expected to use this period to restore his full readiness, particularly because the coaching staff consider him one of the important players capable of making a significant contribution once he is completely fit.
Return Will Not Come at the Expense of Readiness
Despite Imam Ashour’s importance to Al Ahly’s plans, the coaching staff do not want to rush his return, with full fitness remaining the priority before he participates.
The coaching staff prefer the midfielder to go through the preparation stages gradually so that he can recover his physical and technical level and handle the demands of matches safely.
This approach could allow Al Ahly to benefit more from the player in the long term rather than bringing him back too early and risking fatigue or a decline in performance. 🏆
Al Ahly Await the Return of a Key Midfielder
As the additional program continues, Al Ahly supporters are eagerly awaiting Imam Ashour’s return to the squad, particularly because his presence gives the midfield greater strength and flexibility.
The final decision on when he will play will depend on his level of readiness over the coming days, as well as Hussein Amouta’s assessment and the team’s needs in upcoming matches.
✨ Al Ahly hope that the additional preparation period will bring Imam Ashour to peak condition so that he can return to the pitch ready to make the expected contribution and help the team continue its strong campaign in the league.
📢 Do you expect Imam Ashour to return to Al Ahly matches soon? Do you believe his fitness will give the team a major boost in midfield? Share your opinion and predictions in the comments. ⚽⭐
