Al Ahly’s coaching staff, led by Moroccan head coach Hussein Ammouta, is leaning toward leaving the club’s international players out of the upcoming match against Petrol Asyut in the Egypt Capital Cup.
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, with the short gap between the players’ return from international duty and the game playing a major role in the coaching staff’s current thinking.
Short Recovery Period Behind Al Ahly’s Approach
Al Ahly’s international players are scheduled to return to collective training on October 6, just one day before the match against Petrol Asyut.
The coaching staff therefore wants to give the players enough time to recover after their international commitments, particularly with important fixtures approaching.
Ali Mahmoud Could Be the Exception
Ali Mahmoud remains the exception to the current approach regarding the club’s international players.
His potential involvement against Petrol Asyut will be determined according to the coaching staff’s technical assessment after the players return to collective training.
Al Ahly Prepares for Zamalek
The coaching staff also wants to use the Petrol Asyut match to give opportunities to other squad members and prepare them for the upcoming league clash against Zamalek.
Al Ahly are scheduled to face Zamalek on October 11 in the Egyptian Premier League, making squad management an important consideration ahead of the highly anticipated fixture.
Monsef Bekar to Miss Petrol Asyut Match
Meanwhile, Algerian player Monsef Bekar will miss Wednesday’s match because of his international commitments with the Algerian national team.
He is expected to return to Al Ahly training on Thursday, October 8, one day after the Petrol Asyut match.
Wael Gomaa Confirms International Players’ Return
Al Ahly football director Wael Gomaa previously revealed the expected return dates for the club’s international players.
He confirmed that the players called up to the Egypt senior national team would return to collective training on October 6 after completing their international assignments.
Their return just one day before the Petrol Asyut game could influence the final squad selection and the amount of playing time given to the international players.
Will Al Ahly’s international players play against Petrol Asyut?
The coaching staff is leaning toward resting the international players because of the limited recovery period after their national-team commitments.
Could Ali Mahmoud play against Petrol Asyut?
Ali Mahmoud is currently considered an exception, with his participation to be decided based on the coaching staff’s technical assessment.
Why will Monsef Bekar miss the match?
Bekar will be unavailable because he is on international duty with Algeria and is expected to return to Al Ahly training on October 8.
When will Al Ahly face Zamalek?
Al Ahly are scheduled to face Zamalek on October 11 in the Egyptian Premier League.
When will Al Ahly’s Egypt internationals return to training?
The players involved with the Egypt senior national team are expected to return to collective training on October 6.
