Former Egyptian national team star Ahmed Hassan revealed that Zamalek remains determined to secure young midfielder Hamed Hamdan until the final moment, as the club works to ensure financial resources are available to complete the transfer without destabilizing the team.
Zamalek is set to face Haras El Hodoud on Saturday at 8:00 PM Cairo time at Al-Mokawloon Stadium, in a Cairo Cup match. The team enters the game facing significant challenges due to numerous absences.
Key players such as Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed Ismail, Mohamed Sobhy, Hossam Abdel Meguid, and Mohamed Shahat are away with the national team in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations, while Angolan Chico Banza and Tunisian Seifeddine Jaziri are with their respective national teams. Additionally, Abdullah El-Said and Ahmed Rabie are sidelined due to injuries, and Mohamed El-Sayed is suspended following contract renewal disputes.
Meanwhile, Hamed Hamdan continues individual training after a verbal disagreement with the head coach, reflecting the internal tensions the team faces ahead of the new season. The coaching staff hopes to restore team cohesion and overcome these challenges before the start of important matches.
