Al Masry supporters welcomed the club’s decision to appoint former Egypt and Zamalek star Ismail Youssef as sporting director following the team’s poor results in recent league matches.
Al Masry have dropped to 12th place in the league table, with Youssef expected to officially begin his duties in the coming hours as the Port Said club resumes training.
Al Masry Prepare for Al Qanah Clash
The Port Said-based side are preparing to resume training ahead of their upcoming match against Al Qanah in the sixth round of the league.
The match is scheduled to take place at Suez Stadium on October 11, with Al Masry looking to improve their results after a difficult run of matches.
Mahmoud Abdelhakim Joins the Coaching Staff
Al Masry supporters also welcomed the appointment of former club star Mahmoud Abdelhakim to the coaching staff.
The move is intended to benefit from Abdelhakim’s football experience as the club works to strengthen the team during the upcoming period.
Mixed Reaction to Ahmed Samy’s Continuation
Some Al Masry supporters, however, expressed reservations about the club’s decision to maintain its confidence in head coach Ahmed Samy.
The reservations came after the team dropped points against Petrojet and Al Ittihad Alexandria, but the club’s management decided to keep Samy in charge while providing the necessary resources to support his work.
Al Masry Deduct 25% From Players’ Contracts
The club’s management had also decided to impose a financial penalty on the first-team players by deducting 25% from their contract values.
The decision followed what the club described as negligence and shortcomings in the team’s last three matches against Pyramids, Suez Montakhab and Petrojet, and Al Ittihad Alexandria.
The Egyptian Football Association was informed of the penalty, while players deemed responsible for repeated shortcomings were warned that they could be excluded permanently and placed on the transfer list if the situation continued or internal problems were created.
Club Issues Warnings to Football Department
The club’s management also warned all members of the technical and administrative departments that failure to comply with the club’s policies and management instructions could result in removal.
The measures come alongside the latest changes to the football and administrative structure as Al Masry seek to improve their position in the league.
Who is Al Masry’s new sporting director?
Former Egypt and Zamalek star Ismail Youssef has been appointed sporting director.
Who joined Al Masry’s coaching staff?
Former Al Masry player Mahmoud Abdelhakim has joined the coaching staff.
Will Ahmed Samy remain Al Masry’s head coach?
Yes. The club’s management has decided to maintain its confidence in Ahmed Samy.
What punishment was imposed on Al Masry players?
The club decided to deduct 25% from the players’ contract values.
When will Al Masry face Al Qanah?
Al Masry are scheduled to face Al Qanah in the sixth league round at Suez Stadium on October 11.
