Media personality Karim Ramzy has urged Al Ahly fans not to rush into judging the team or head coach Hussein Amouta, stressing that the match against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy was a valuable and demanding experience but cannot serve as the definitive measure of the team’s level ahead of the new season. ⚽
Ramzy’s comments came after Al Ahly lost 2-1 to Barcelona at Camp Nou in the final match of the Egyptian club’s preseason camp in Spain, with the Red Giants showing several positive moments despite facing a high-quality opponent in a difficult environment.
⭐ Karim Ramzy: Barcelona Match Is Not the Measure
Karim Ramzy emphasized that simply playing Barcelona at Camp Nou represents a valuable experience for Al Ahly, while noting that the result itself should be viewed within the context of preseason because the match was not an official competitive fixture.
Ramzy believes that judging Al Ahly’s collective and individual performances should be postponed until the beginning of the new season, as evaluating the players and the coach based on a single match against a club of Barcelona’s stature could be unfair.
He explained that preseason matches are different from official fixtures in terms of physical workload, tactical instructions and the way teams manage different stages of a match. As a result, the true picture of Al Ahly will become clearer once competitive football begins.
🔥 Al Ahly Gain Valuable Experience at Camp Nou
Despite the defeat, Al Ahly came away from the Barcelona match with several positives, particularly the opportunity to face a major European club in front of a large crowd and in an environment very different from domestic football.
Barcelona took a two-goal lead before Ahmed Mostafa Zizo scored Al Ahly’s only goal, giving the Egyptian side an opportunity to fight back during the second half.
Mohamed El Shenawy also produced an impressive performance, with the Al Ahly goalkeeper saving a Barcelona penalty during the final minutes of the match. His intervention kept the score within reach and provided another positive sign ahead of the new season. 🧤⭐
These moments also gave the coaching staff an important opportunity to assess the players under pressure and see how effectively they could execute their tactical instructions against a team with considerable technical quality.
🏃♂️ Spain Camp Prepares Al Ahly for the New Season
Al Ahly began their overseas training camp in Spain on August 6 as part of their preparations for the new season, with the team playing three friendly matches during the camp.
Al Ahly opened their friendly schedule with a 3-0 victory over Badalona before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Europa. The team then concluded the camp with the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Barcelona.
From a technical perspective, the three matches gave the coaching staff an opportunity to assess several players, evaluate the squad’s available options and test different approaches to dealing with various match situations.
Amouta must now turn the lessons learned during the camp into clear solutions before the official competitions begin, particularly because Al Ahly will be expected to compete for several trophies throughout the season.
🔴 Al Ahly Prepare for Their First Official Test
After completing the Spanish training camp, Al Ahly’s delegation returned to Cairo on Thursday aboard a private aircraft, beginning a new stage of preparations for the official competitions.
Al Ahly will open their Egyptian Premier League campaign against Eastern Company ENPPI in the first round, with the match scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at 8:00 PM at Cairo International Stadium.
The fixture carries major importance because it will represent Al Ahly’s first official test of the season and will give fans a better opportunity to judge the team under Amouta away from the conditions of preseason matches.
🏆 The Official Start Will Reveal Al Ahly’s True Level
The coaching staff understands that the next stage will be completely different from preseason, as every point and result will have a direct impact on the team’s campaign, while pressure from fans and the media will also increase once official competitions begin.
For this reason, the match against Eastern Company ENPPI represents an important opportunity for Al Ahly to make a strong start and demonstrate how much the team benefited from the Spain camp, particularly after the demanding experience against Barcelona.
Ultimately, Karim Ramzy’s message is clear: do not rush to judge Al Ahly based on one match against Barcelona, and wait until the real competitions begin. 🔥
Can Al Ahly turn the Barcelona experience and the Spain training camp into a strong start in the league? And can Hussein Amouta lead the team toward competing for trophies? Share your opinion and prediction about Al Ahly’s performance in the new season. 🏆📢
