Al Ahly finalizes Achraf Dari’s fate, decides to sell him in January due to recurring injury.
Al Ahly decides to sell Achraf Dari in January after injury setback… Shokry ruled out of the derby.
🟥 New Injury Sidelines Achraf Dari... Al Ahly Makes Final Decision
Sports journalist Ahmed Hassan has revealed significant developments regarding the future of Moroccan defender Achraf Dari at Al Ahly, following a recurrence of the same groin injury that had previously sidelined him.
Hassan, in a post on his official Facebook page, stated that there is a consensus within the club's technical staff and management to offload the player during the upcoming January transfer window.
🔄 According to sources, Dari has fallen out of favor with head coach Marcel Koller due to the latest setback, with concerns growing over the player's ability to regain full fitness and consistency.
✅ Mohamed Shokry Out of the Cairo Derby... Recovery Still Underway
Meanwhile, broadcaster Khaled El-Ghandour shared updates on the fitness of Al Ahly’s duo Mohamed Shokry and Achraf Dari, ahead of the much-anticipated Cairo Derby clash against Zamalek, scheduled for week nine of the Egyptian Premier League.
El-Ghandour explained on his show "Stad El Mehwar" that Mohamed Shokry is still undergoing his rehabilitation program after suffering a strain in the front thigh muscle, making his appearance in the derby highly unlikely.
🔄 Dari Returns to Training Gradually... Yet Unlikely to Feature
As for Achraf Dari, El-Ghandour noted that the Moroccan defender has completed his rehab program and has started gradual reintegration into full team training.
However, the coaching staff remains cautious about rushing him back into action due to his lack of full match fitness and concerns over a potential re-injury.
✅ While there's a chance he could be named in the matchday squad, his involvement as a starter is highly improbable. The coaching team is reportedly unwilling to take any risks that might lead to another setback.
🔚 Final Decision: Dari No Longer in Al Ahly's Plans
Sources from inside the Red Castle confirm that Al Ahly is moving towards resolving the player's future ahead of the January window, aiming to restructure the squad and make room for new defensive signings.
Achraf Dari, who has struggled with persistent injuries since joining the club, now appears set to leave Al Ahly permanently in the upcoming transfer window.
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