Imad El-Nahhas Calls for Aliou Dieng to Return as a Starter in Al Ahly’s Clash with Pharco
Ahmed Hassan reveals Imad El-Nahhas’s advice for Al Ahly to start Aliou Dieng in upcoming matches.
Imad El-Nahhas Recommends Strengthening Al Ahly’s Midfield
Former Egypt national team captain Ahmed Hassan revealed via his official Facebook account that Imad El-Nahhas has made a clear tactical recommendation to Al Ahly’s head coach Ricardo Ribeiro — urging him to start Malian midfielder Aliou Dieng in the upcoming matches.
Hassan explained that the suggestion stems from El-Nahhas’s belief in Dieng’s abilities, highlighting his physical strength, tactical discipline, and skill in intercepting passes and breaking up attacks — qualities that can provide the team with greater balance between defense and attack.
Background: After the Draw with Modern Sport
The recommendation comes in the wake of Al Ahly’s recent 2–2 draw with Modern Sport at Cairo International Stadium, in a match that saw fluctuations in performance. Al Ahly took the lead but conceded goals due to defensive lapses.
El-Nahhas believes starting Dieng from the beginning could give Al Ahly more solidity in midfield and help them control the pace of the game, especially in fixtures that demand high physical intensity.
Upcoming Clash Against Pharco
Al Ahly are now preparing to face Pharco on Friday at 9:00 PM (Cairo time) at Cairo International Stadium. The Red Devils enter the match eager to secure victory and make up for the two points dropped in their league opener.
The coaching staff is expected to make adjustments to the starting lineup in hopes of correcting mistakes and delivering a strong performance that reflects the team’s ambitions of defending their league title and contending for the CAF Champions League.
Match Importance for Fans and Team
Although it comes early in the season, the Pharco match holds significant psychological weight. A win would restore the players’ confidence and boost fan enthusiasm ahead of a challenging run of fixtures. Should Dieng start, his performance will be closely watched by supporters eager to see him return to his best form.
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