What Did Former Al Ahly Stars Say About the Team’s Performance Under Amouta? 🔥

Although Al Ahly continue to collect victories in the Egyptian Premier League, the team’s latest 2-0 win over Abu Qir Fertilizers did not end the debate surrounding its technical level under Moroccan head coach Hussein Amouta.

Following the match, several former Al Ahly players focused on different tactical issues, including the team’s shape on the pitch, clarity of its playing style, lineup stability, player positioning and the timing of substitutions made by the coaching staff.

The opinions of former Al Ahly stars varied between calls for Amouta to be given enough time to develop the team and stronger criticism, with some going as far as calling for his departure as expectations continue to rise among the club’s supporters.

Rabie Yassin: Al Ahly Need a Clear Identity 🎯

Former Al Ahly and Egypt star Rabie Yassin criticized the team’s performances during the opening matches under Hussein Amouta, arguing that the head coach must begin to show clearer features of his playing style in the coming period.

Yassin believes a coach’s value is reflected in the work produced on the pitch, considering it a point of concern that Al Ahly have played five matches without displaying a clear technical identity.

He stressed that Al Ahly have a talented group of players, which is why supporters are waiting to see genuine development in performance rather than relying only on positive results.

Yassin also noted that a number of players have yet to reach the expected level in recent matches and discussed some of the new signings, including Sofiane Bendjedidah, arguing that they have not yet delivered the performances expected of them.

Rabie Yassin Criticizes Lineup Changes

Yassin’s comments went beyond the team’s playing style, as he also criticized frequent changes to Al Ahly’s starting lineup from one match to another, arguing that constant adjustments could affect stability and understanding among the players.

He also discussed Hussein El Shahat, stressing that the winger has the experience and ability to make a difference and, in his view, should not be kept on the bench for any player, particularly in important matches.

Diaa El-Sayed: The Performance Is Concerning and the Identity Is Unclear 📢

Former Al Ahly player Diaa El-Sayed offered a more direct assessment of the team’s technical level, while acknowledging some positive aspects at the start of the season.

He explained that Al Ahly had a long preparation period and played several friendly matches, which, in his view, benefited the players physically, but he stressed that the technical level continues to raise questions.

Diaa El-Sayed believes Al Ahly’s matches may appear manageable in terms of competition, but the team has yet to develop a clear identity or obvious tactical solutions, which he considers a source of concern ahead of the coming period.

Diaa El-Sayed Links the Derby to Amouta’s Future

At the same time, Diaa El-Sayed did not place full responsibility on the head coach, but indicated that the support provided to Amouta is not unlimited and suggested that the club’s management could intervene during the break to support the team and correct its course.

He also discussed the upcoming Zamalek match, considering it an important test for Amouta and linking the team’s performance in the derby to the coach’s future at Al Ahly.

On the tactical side, Diaa El-Sayed suggested using Karim Fouad at left-back and also called for the signing of a foreign defender, saying he was not convinced that the team currently has a local defender capable of providing the required addition.

Mohamed Abdeljalil: Al Ahly Have the Quality but the Performance Is Below Expectations

Former Al Ahly star Mohamed Abdeljalil expressed his surprise at the team’s failure to produce the expected level so far despite having a squad containing several highly talented players.

Abdeljalil pointed out that Al Ahly have quality players, a coaching staff and a large fan base, but stressed that he is still waiting for Amouta to deliver a better level of performance in the coming matches.

He also focused on some of the selections in the starting lineup and discussed the performances of Akram Tawfik and Omar El-Saiey, pointing out that the benefits of their involvement were more visible during the early stages of the match against Abu Qir Fertilizers.

Yasser Rayan: Positive Results Alone Are Not Enough ⚽

Former Al Ahly striker Yasser Rayan focused on the difference between results and technical performance, stressing that winning matches remains positive but does not, by itself, fully represent the team’s level on the pitch.

Rayan noted that Al Ahly defeated Abu Qir Fertilizers but, in his view, did not produce the strong performance and intensity expected by the supporters.

He also pointed out that the opposing team created several chances that could have changed the course of the match had they been converted, highlighting areas that he believes require attention.

Nevertheless, Rayan did not place the responsibility for the decline solely on Amouta, arguing that some players are not showing the required desire, while Hussein El Shahat managed to make a difference during the match.

Drogba Goes Further and Calls for Amouta’s Departure 🔥

Ahmed Hassan Drogba was among the former Al Ahly stars who offered the strongest criticism of the team under Amouta, arguing that the side has not reached the expected level despite beating Abu Qir Fertilizers.

Drogba called for opportunities to be given to coaches from within the Al Ahly system, stressing that changing the coaching staff would not be a major problem in his view if the club’s management decided to take that step.

He also criticized Amouta’s management of matches, pointing to substitutions that come late and a lack of consistency in the positioning of some players, including Ahmed Sayed Zizo.

Drogba went as far as calling for Amouta to leave during the break, arguing that Al Ahly have yet to produce the technical level expected by their supporters and referring, in his assessment, to a lack of vision and tactical clarity.

Different Opinions Put Amouta Under an Important Test

The comments from former Al Ahly stars highlight the debate surrounding the team’s early performances under Amouta despite the continued positive results and victories.

While some believe the coach should be given more time to establish his ideas, deal with injuries and absences and build greater chemistry, others argue that several matches without a clear identity require quicker action.

The challenge for Amouta in the coming period will be to turn positive results into more convincing performances, establish a stable lineup and make maximum use of the squad’s abilities, particularly with expectations remaining high among Al Ahly supporters.

Do you think Al Ahly need more time under Amouta for their tactical identity to emerge, or are the current criticisms justified after the opening matches? Share your opinion.