A source inside Zamalek has revealed that Portuguese club Famalicao submitted an offer to sign goalkeeper Omar Abdelaziz on loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent.
However, Zamalek rejected the proposal after the coaching staff expressed their desire to keep the goalkeeper with the squad during the upcoming period.
Zamalek Decide to Keep Omar Abdelaziz
According to the source, the Zamalek coaching staff are keen to retain Omar Abdelaziz and do not want him to leave during the current transfer window.
The source also stressed that Zamalek are not following a rotation policy in the goalkeeper position, with the current order of goalkeepers understood to be:
- El Mahdy Soliman.
- Mohamed Awad.
- Mohamed Sobhi.
- Omar Abdelaziz.
- Mahmoud El-Shennawy.
The decision to reject Famalicao’s offer was therefore taken with the squad’s current goalkeeping situation in mind.
Zamalek Prepare for Petrojet Clash
Zamalek are preparing to face Petrojet on Monday at Cairo International Stadium in the third round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The White Knights will be looking to claim their second consecutive league victory after beating National Bank of Egypt convincingly in the previous round.
Zamalek vs Petrojet Kick-Off Time
Zamalek will face Petrojet on Monday in the third round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM Cairo time at Cairo International Stadium.
TV Channel for Zamalek vs Petrojet
The match will be broadcast by On Sport, the exclusive broadcaster of the Egyptian Premier League.
Zamalek and Petrojet League Positions
Zamalek currently sit fifth in the Egyptian Premier League with four points.
They opened their campaign with a draw against Al Ittihad Alexandria before securing a 3-0 victory over National Bank of Egypt in the second round.
Petrojet, meanwhile, are 13th with one point ahead of the clash.
Moataz Gamal Urges Zamalek to Stay Focused
Zamalek head coach Moataz Gamal has urged his players to put their previous victory behind them and focus fully on the upcoming Petrojet match.
The coach warned against complacency following the convincing win over National Bank of Egypt and called on the squad to maintain the same level of commitment in pursuit of a second consecutive league victory.
Zamalek Aim to Continue Winning Run
The technical staff are working to improve the players’ physical and technical fitness while addressing mistakes that appeared in previous matches.
The coaching staff are also preparing the entire squad for the upcoming fixture as Zamalek look to maintain their winning momentum and compete strongly near the top of the league table.
Zamalek resumed training on Friday under Moataz Gamal after the players were given Thursday off following their 3-0 victory over National Bank of Egypt in the second round.
What was Famalicao’s offer for Omar Abdelaziz?
Famalicao proposed signing the Zamalek goalkeeper on loan with an option to buy.
Why did Zamalek reject the offer?
The club rejected the proposal because the coaching staff want Omar Abdelaziz to remain with the team.
Who are Zamalek’s current goalkeepers?
The current order is El Mahdy Soliman, Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Sobhi, Omar Abdelaziz and Mahmoud El-Shennawy.
When is Zamalek vs Petrojet?
The match is scheduled for Monday at 8:00 PM Cairo time.
