⚡ Helmy Toulalan on Egyptian vs European Player Mentality
Helmy Toulalan, former coach of Egypt's second national team, stated that Egyptian players often reach a “saturation” phase quickly, unlike European players who show higher ambition and professionalism 🌍💪. He highlighted that this affects players’ passion on the field and that true professionalism is still lacking in some Egyptian players.
🟣 Opinion on Al Ahly Contracts
Toulalan emphasized that psychological factors are crucial for player stability, especially at Al Ahly. He noted that any player signing with the club must be fully satisfied with the financial details, and contract renewals are done through mutual agreement to maintain team balance ⚽💼.
💡 Behind-the-scenes with Haitham Hassan
He revealed that he was among the first to contact Haitham Hassan for the second national team, but Hassan didn’t join due to receiving an offer from Tunisia because of his mother’s Tunisian nationality, causing hesitation in making a final international decision.
🔥 Comparison with Mohamed Salah
Toulalan praised Haitham Hassan’s abilities, noting his speed and strong left foot, stating he could be a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah if he continues developing at the same pace ⚡🇪🇬.
📌 Evaluation of Ahmed Zizo
He concluded by discussing Ahmed Zizo, pointing out that his current form does not qualify him for a starting role with the national team, and emphasized that one of the main issues for Egyptian players is inconsistency over long periods, posing a major challenge to the development of Egyptian football 🏆⚽.
