Al Ahly’s football management has reservations about Moroccan head coach Hussein Amouta’s request to sign a new defensive midfielder during the upcoming January transfer window.
The club’s management believes the squad already has enough players capable of performing the duties required in the position, meaning a new defensive midfielder is not currently considered a priority for January.
Five Options Already Available in Midfield
Al Ahly have several players capable of operating as defensive midfielders, including Marwan Attia, Akram Tawfik, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Ahmed Khaled Kabaka and Omar El-Saiey.
The club’s football management believes these options give the coaching staff sufficient flexibility to handle the position without necessarily adding another player during the winter transfer window.
Mohamed Abdel Nasser to Join in January
Al Ahly will also add Mohamed Abdel Nasser, currently of Arab Contractors, to the squad in January after completing his transfer.
His arrival will provide another option for the coaching staff during the second half of the season, further increasing the number of players available in midfield.
Amouta Wants Another Defensive Midfielder
Amouta, however, remains keen on signing a defensive midfielder who fits the technical specifications he is looking for.
The Moroccan coach wants to increase his tactical options and believes a new addition could provide another solution in midfield during the remainder of the season.
Al Ahly’s Priorities for the January Window
Despite Amouta’s preference, Al Ahly’s football management believes the club should focus its January transfer activity on positions that require greater reinforcement.
Central defense is currently viewed by the management as one of the main areas requiring attention, meaning the debate over adding another defensive midfielder remains open ahead of the winter transfer window.
Does Amouta want Al Ahly to sign a defensive midfielder?
Yes. Hussein Amouta wants to add a defensive midfielder who matches the technical profile he is looking for.
Why is Al Ahly hesitant about the request?
The club believes it already has several players capable of performing the role.
Which Al Ahly players can play as defensive midfielders?
The options include Marwan Attia, Akram Tawfik, Ahmed Nabil Kouka, Ahmed Khaled Kabaka and Omar El-Saiey.
Who will join Al Ahly in January?
Mohamed Abdel Nasser, who currently plays for Arab Contractors, is set to join Al Ahly officially in January.
Which position is currently a priority for Al Ahly?
The club’s football management considers central defense one of the main positions that needs reinforcement during the January transfer window.
