⚽ Mahdy Soliman and Fattouh Join Zamalek’s Derby Camp
Zamalek first-team players Mahdy Soliman and Ahmed Fattouh joined the club’s training camp in the New Capital on Wednesday as preparations continue for the upcoming Egyptian Premier League clash against Al Ahly.
The duo returned after completing their international commitments with the Egyptian national team during the latest international break.
Their return allows the Zamalek coaching staff to begin preparing the two players for one of the most important matches of the league season.
🔥 Extra Rest Before Returning to Zamalek Training
Zamalek’s coaching staff had granted Mahdy Soliman and Ahmed Fattouh an additional 24 hours of rest following their return from the Egypt national team camp.
The decision was made to give both players sufficient recovery time before joining preparations for the Al Ahly derby.
The two players were involved with Egypt during the latest international break, when the Pharaohs faced Angola and South Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, in addition to a friendly match against South Africa.
After completing their international duties, the duo returned to Cairo and joined Zamalek’s closed training camp as the team enters the final stage of its preparations for Sunday’s derby.
🏆 Zamalek Prepare for Al Ahly League Clash
Zamalek are continuing their preparations for the highly anticipated meeting with Al Ahly, which is scheduled for Sunday as part of the sixth round of the Egyptian Premier League.
The match carries major importance for both teams, particularly because they are closely positioned in the league table after the opening five rounds.
Zamalek currently sit second with 13 points, while Al Ahly are third with the same number of points, with Zamalek ahead on goal difference.
The close standings make Sunday’s derby particularly significant in the race for the top positions.
📢 ZED Match Gives Key Players a Chance to Rest
While preparations continue for the Al Ahly derby, Zamalek are also scheduled to face ZED on Wednesday evening in the opening round of the Egypt Capital Cup group stage.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM at Arab Contractors Stadium, with the coaching staff expected to rely on several substitutes and young players.
The approach is designed to give key players additional rest ahead of the derby, allowing them to preserve their physical condition and enter Sunday’s match at a high level of readiness.
⭐ Derby Preparations Take Priority
The Zamalek coaching staff are placing particular emphasis on preparing the key players for the Al Ahly clash while carefully managing the team’s busy schedule.
The return of Mahdy Soliman and Ahmed Fattouh provides an important boost ahead of the derby, especially after both players were involved with Egypt during the international break.
The coming days are expected to feature intense tactical and physical preparations inside Zamalek’s camp, as the team looks to reach the derby in the best possible condition.
🔥 With both teams level on 13 points after five league matches, Sunday’s clash is shaping up to be one of the biggest fixtures of the sixth round, with significant implications for the battle at the top of the table.
Do you think the return of Fattouh and Mahdy Soliman will give Zamalek an important boost before facing Al Ahly?
