⚽ Delta United Prepare for Al Ismaily
The first team of Delta United entered a closed training camp on Thursday ahead of their sixth-round Professional League match against Al Ismaily.
The match is scheduled for Friday at Petro Sport Stadium, Delta United’s official home venue, with kick-off set for 4:30 PM.
The home side will be looking to build on its recent performances as it continues its Professional League campaign.
🏆 Delta United Board Praises Team After Six-Goal Cup Win
Delta United’s board, headed by engineer Ismail El Maghrab, held a meeting with the players during Wednesday’s training session and praised the team’s recent technical performances.
The meeting came after Delta United advanced to the next round of the Egypt Cup by securing a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Pioneers on Tuesday at Petro Sport Stadium.
Several Delta United players produced standout performances in that match, giving the squad additional confidence ahead of the upcoming Professional League fixture.
🔥 Ashraf Khedr Discusses Al Ismaily’s Difficult Situation
On the other side, Ashraf Khedr, former Al Ismaily head coach, expressed his disappointment over the club’s current situation.
His comments came following Al Ismaily’s defeat against Al Rabat Wal Anwar and their early elimination from the Egypt Cup.
Khedr stressed that the Dervishes are facing a difficult period and require urgent measures to help the team regain its direction.
🟡 Khedr: Al Ismaily Lack Enough Competitive Options
Speaking on the “El Match” program hosted by Mohamed Tarek Adaa on Sada El Balad, Khedr said Al Ismaily currently lack enough players capable of competing at the required level.
He explained that the club had attempted to strengthen its squad with quality players over the past five years, but the registration ban prevented those efforts from being completed as planned.
According to Khedr, the prolonged registration issue has significantly affected the club’s ability to build a strong squad capable of challenging in competition.
💰 EGP 60 Million Needed to Address Registration Crisis
The former Al Ismaily coach said that returning to the Egyptian Premier League next season would be extremely difficult under the current circumstances.
He estimated that the club needs around EGP 60 million to resolve the registration-ban crisis before it can move forward with efforts to strengthen the squad.
According to Khedr’s assessment, resolving the registration issue would need to be followed by the recruitment of players capable of improving the team’s competitive level and helping Al Ismaily recover during the coming period.
⭐ Anticipated Clash Between Delta United and Al Ismaily
The match between Delta United and Al Ismaily carries significance for both teams, although their immediate objectives differ.
Delta United will look to benefit from the positive momentum generated by their six-goal Egypt Cup victory, while Al Ismaily will be seeking a result that can help them move beyond their current difficult spell.
