Former Al Ahly stars Osama Hosny and Hossam Ashour praised Ahmed Sayed Zizo’s performance during the team’s match against Barcelona, emphasizing that the player has made a different start with the Red Giants ahead of the new season. ⚽
Zizo impressed during the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Barcelona, scoring Al Ahly’s only goal and producing a significant physical effort throughout his appearance, earning widespread praise after the game.
⭐ Osama Hosny Praises Zizo’s Start at Al Ahly
Speaking on Al Ahly TV, Osama Hosny said Zizo faced significant criticism and pressure last season, while noting that his start with Al Ahly this season already appears different, particularly after his performance against Barcelona and his goal.
He said: “Ahmed Sayed Zizo was under huge pressure last season and faced a lot of criticism. This season looks different.. His start against Barcelona is different. Today he scored Al Ahly’s only goal, a good goal with intelligence.”
Hosny also praised the player’s work rate, saying: “Today, he covered a lot of ground,” while predicting that Zizo can produce impressive performances for Al Ahly throughout the new season. 🔥
The former Al Ahly star believes this strong beginning could provide Zizo with an important boost before the official competitions begin, particularly as the player enters the new season after moving to Al Ahly amid significant public and media attention.
💪 Hossam Ashour Explains the Reason Behind Zizo’s Form
Hossam Ashour, meanwhile, emphasized that Ahmed Sayed Zizo possesses strong technical qualities and personality, explaining that the pressure surrounding the player last season affected his form and effectiveness.
Ashour said: “Ahmed Sayed Zizo is a very talented player, and he has personality. As you said, he runs a lot, but last year he was under a lot of pressure and things did not go his way.”
The former Al Ahly midfielder also pointed out that Zizo’s move from Zamalek to Al Ahly represents a major change in terms of the environment and playing style, particularly because he moved between the two biggest clubs in Egyptian football.
He said: “He came from a big club like Zamalek and then moved to Al Ahly.. There is a complete change between Al Ahly and Zamalek.”
Ashour added that adapting to Al Ahly’s playing style requires understanding the team’s philosophy, particularly because the club relies on collective football rather than one individual player.
🔴 Al Ahly Rely on the Team, Not One Star
Ashour explained that Al Ahly’s style is based on collective work, unlike teams that rely heavily on a specific player. He noted that Zizo previously had a different tactical role at Zamalek.
He said: “At Zamalek, the whole team used to serve him, but at Al Ahly we play as a system.”
He continued by emphasizing Al Ahly’s collective philosophy: “The whole Al Ahly team supports each other. There is no one player who gets all the credit.. The whole team gets the credit. Al Ahly is the star.” ⭐
These comments suggest that Zizo’s success at Al Ahly will not depend solely on his individual abilities, but also on his ability to integrate with his teammates and adapt to the roles assigned by the coaching staff.
⚽ Zizo’s Goal Against Barcelona Gives Fans Hope
Zizo’s goal against Barcelona provided Al Ahly fans with positive signs regarding his ability to make a difference, particularly because the goal came against one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Despite Al Ahly’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, Zizo’s performance and physical effort were among the most positive aspects for the Egyptian side.
Al Ahly supporters will be hoping that the player can maintain the same level once the official season begins and turn his impressive performance against Barcelona into a genuine breakthrough with the club.
🏆 Zizo Faces a New Challenge at Al Ahly
Ahmed Sayed Zizo enters the new season facing a different challenge after becoming part of an Al Ahly squad competing for several domestic and continental trophies.
The player will be expected to maintain his physical and technical level, while also building chemistry with his teammates and following the coaching staff’s instructions, especially with strong competition for places across the squad.
Ultimately, Zizo’s start at Al Ahly looks promising after earning praise from Osama Hosny and Hossam Ashour following his appearance against Barcelona. The big question now is: Can he turn this strong beginning into an outstanding season with the Red Giants? 🔥🏆
