Shobier Reassures Al Ahly Fans About Zizo After Barcelona Injury
Ahmed Shobier revealed the latest update on Ahmed Mostafa Zizo after his injury during Al Ahly’s match against Barcelona, confirming that the minor injury will not prevent the player from continuing his strong form in the new season.
Sports presenter Ahmed Shobier reassured Al Ahly fans about Ahmed Mostafa Zizo’s condition after the player suffered an injury during the Egyptian club’s match against Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, confirming that the injury will not prevent him from continuing with the team during the new season. ⚽
Shobier said in radio comments: “I believe Al Ahly came away with many major gains from the Barcelona match, especially Zizo, whose confidence has started to return after facing major criticism last season. The minor injury will not prevent him from continuing at the same level, God willing.”
⭐ Zizo Regains His Confidence with Al Ahly
Ahmed Mostafa Zizo delivered a notable performance against Barcelona after scoring Al Ahly’s only goal and giving the Egyptian side a chance to fight back during the second half.
Zizo’s performance comes at an important time for the player, particularly after the pressure and criticism he faced recently, as he looks to make a strong start with Al Ahly and prove his ability to make a difference in major matches.
Shobier believes the player’s performance against Barcelona represents an important confidence boost, particularly because scoring against a club of Barcelona’s stature can give Zizo additional confidence before the start of official competitions. 🔥
🩺 Zizo’s Injury Will Not Stop His Progress
Shobier confirmed that Zizo’s injury during the match is not serious enough to prevent him from continuing, describing it as a minor injury.
Al Ahly fans are now waiting for further updates in the coming days, particularly with the Egyptian Premier League season approaching and the coaching staff needing all of its key players to be fully fit.
Zizo is expected to remain under medical monitoring according to the club’s medical program before a decision is made regarding his participation in training and the next match. 🏃♂️⚽
🏆 Al Ahly Take Several Positives from Barcelona Match
Al Ahly lost 2-1 to Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy, but the Egyptian club still came away with several technical and psychological positives despite the result.
Ahmed Mostafa Zizo scored Al Ahly’s only goal, while goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy delivered a strong performance after saving a Barcelona penalty during the final minutes of the match.
The game represented an important test for Al Ahly before the start of the new season, particularly because it came against one of the world’s biggest clubs at its home stadium. The experience provided the Egyptian side with valuable exposure to a high technical level and highlighted areas that still need improvement.
🇪🇸 Al Ahly Complete Spain Training Camp
Al Ahly held its overseas training camp in Spain from August 6 as part of its preparations for the new season.
The team played three friendly matches during the camp, beginning with a 3-0 victory over Badalona before suffering a 2-1 defeat against Europa.
Al Ahly then concluded its camp with the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Barcelona before the squad returned to Cairo on Thursday morning aboard a private plane to continue preparations for the new season.
📅 Al Ahly vs Eastern Company Match Date
Al Ahly are preparing for their first official Egyptian Premier League match of the new season against Eastern Company in the opening round of the competition.
The match is scheduled to take place at 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Cairo International Stadium.
Al Ahly will be aiming for a strong start to the league campaign after concluding their preseason with a major test against Barcelona, with the club targeting the league title and strong performances across all competitions during the new season. 🏆🔥
Fans will continue to monitor Zizo’s condition in the coming days, particularly after Shobier’s reassuring comments regarding the injury, with hopes that the player will be ready to feature for Al Ahly at the beginning of the season.
Do you expect Zizo to continue his strong form with Al Ahly this season? Share your opinion. 🔴⚽
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