🔥 El Shahat and Bencharki Could Be Key for Al Ahly
All eyes will be on Cairo International Stadium on Sunday as Al Ahly prepare to face Zamalek in one of the biggest matches of the Egyptian football season, with significant attention surrounding the starting lineup that will be selected for the Red Giants.
Ahmed Osama, presenter of the “Fi Dahr Al Ahly” program, believes that starting Hussein El Shahat and Achraf Bencharki could be one of Al Ahly’s main advantages in the derby, particularly because of the experience and scoring records both players have accumulated in matches against Zamalek.
Question: Why does Ahmed Osama want El Shahat and Bencharki to start?
Answer: The media personality stressed that both players have impressive records in derby matches, making them capable of making a difference in a highly competitive encounter.
Osama explained that Hussein El Shahat is Al Ahly’s leading scorer in derby matches, having scored five goals against Zamalek. Achraf Bencharki also has a notable record in the fixture, having scored four goals for Al Ahly against his former club.
Bencharki also scored twice for Zamalek during his previous spell with the White Knights, giving him considerable experience of the atmosphere and pressure surrounding the Egyptian derby.
📢 Concerns Over Al Ahly’s International Players
Despite his optimism about Al Ahly’s chances of producing a strong performance, Ahmed Osama identified another issue that could influence the match: the physical condition of the club’s international players following their involvement with their respective national teams during the international break.
Question: Which Al Ahly players could be affected physically?
Answer: Osama pointed to several players, particularly Emam Ashour, Marwan Attia and Mohamed Hany, because of the amount of effort they have put in during the recent period.
He specifically highlighted Emam Ashour, who has worked hard since returning from injury. Marwan Attia has also been involved with the national team, while Mohamed Hany played all three matches, potentially creating an additional physical challenge for the Al Ahly coaching staff ahead of the derby.
🏆 Al Ahly and Zamalek Set for Another Major Derby
Al Ahly are scheduled to face Zamalek at 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, at Cairo International Stadium in the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The match will be the 133rd derby between the two sides and has attracted enormous attention from Egyptian football fans, particularly with the teams occupying relatively close positions in the league standings and both looking to secure three valuable points.
The attacking selections made by Al Ahly’s coaching staff, along with the physical readiness of the players, could prove crucial to the team’s performance, especially in a match where small details can have a major impact on the final result.
The match will be broadcast on On Sport, with a dedicated analytical studio before kickoff and additional analysis following the final whistle.
⭐ What do you think? Would starting Hussein El Shahat and Achraf Bencharki together give Al Ahly the advantage in the derby? Share your prediction for the Al Ahly-Zamalek result.
