⚽ Zamalek Delay Training Return Ahead of the Derby
Media presenter Merhan Amr, speaking on the “24/7” program on ON Sport, revealed details surrounding the delayed return of Zamalek’s first team to training ahead of their upcoming derby against Al Ahly.
Zamalek had originally been scheduled to resume training on Monday following the international break as preparations begin for the match against Al Ahly on October 11 in the Egyptian Premier League.
📢 Training Delay Sparks Questions
Merhan Amr explained that the postponement of the team’s return to training raised questions about possible player dissatisfaction over delayed financial dues.
The timing led to speculation that players may have been unhappy with outstanding payments, particularly with the Al Ahly derby approaching.
🔍 Zamalek Source Denies Players Refused to Train
A source inside Zamalek denied that the players had refused to train because of unpaid dues.
According to the source, head coach Mo’tamed Gamal decided to give the players one additional day off, with the squad scheduled to return to training on Tuesday.
💰 Club Promises to Pay Outstanding Dues
The source stressed that delayed financial payments were not the reason behind the postponed training session.
He added that Zamalek’s management remains committed to paying the players’ outstanding dues in full on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The source also noted that the club had previously promised the players that their outstanding payments would be settled during the current week and confirmed that management intends to honor that commitment.
🏹 New Payments for the Current Season
After completing the settlement of the outstanding financial obligations, Zamalek will also begin preparing to pay a new installment of the current season’s dues, according to the source.
The move forms part of the club’s efforts to meet its financial commitments to the first-team players and create greater stability ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
🏆 Zamalek Prepare for Al Ahly Derby
Zamalek are using the international break to prepare for their match against Al Ahly on October 11 in the Egyptian Premier League.
The derby is one of the most highly anticipated matches on the domestic calendar, with both teams looking to secure a positive result after the international window.
⭐ Clarification Before the Derby
According to the Zamalek source, the delay in returning to training was a coaching decision designed to give the players an additional day of rest, rather than a response to any refusal to train over unpaid financial dues.
The financial file remains an important issue for the club, but Zamalek say they are currently committed to settling the outstanding payments according to the announced schedule before entering the final phase of preparations for the Al Ahly derby.
