Al Ahly are preparing to address three important issues concerning their first-team squad during the current international break, with January transfer targets, a possible addition to Hussein Ammouta’s technical staff and the fitness of fringe players among the priorities.
The Egyptian club’s football management intends to use the pause in competitive action to review the team’s needs and prepare for the challenges ahead. The discussions will involve Moroccan head coach Hussein Ammouta, whose assessment is expected to guide the administration’s decisions on recruitment and other areas requiring attention.
Al Ahly are waiting for Ammouta to return from his holiday before arranging a meeting to discuss his plans for the next stage of the season. The club also wants to establish whether he needs additional support within his coaching team and agree on a programme to keep the players in good condition during the break.
January transfer plans lead Al Ahly’s priorities
The winter transfer window is expected to be one of the main subjects during the meeting between Ammouta and the club’s football management.
Al Ahly want to identify the positions that require strengthening before the January window opens, with the final decision expected to depend on the head coach’s evaluation of the current squad.
Central defence and defensive midfield have emerged as the two areas that require particular attention. The discussions will give Ammouta an opportunity to outline his preferred additions and explain where he believes the team needs greater depth.
His recommendations will then help the club’s management determine its transfer strategy and identify potential signings who can address the team’s requirements.
The administration is keen to establish clear priorities before making moves in the market, ensuring that any recruitment is based on the technical director’s assessment rather than unnecessary additions to the squad.
Ammouta could request a performance analyst
Another matter awaiting a decision is whether Al Ahly should appoint a performance analyst to strengthen the technical staff.
The possibility of bringing in a specialist is connected to Ammouta’s assessment of the support he needs to carry out his responsibilities during the remainder of the campaign.
The Moroccan coach has not yet formally requested the appointment of another member of staff in this role. Al Ahly’s management, for its part, does not intend to introduce the idea independently without first receiving his approval.
However, the matter will remain open for discussion when the two parties meet, particularly if Ammouta believes that an additional performance analyst would improve the work of his technical team.
The club wants to ensure that any changes to the backroom staff reflect the head coach’s requirements and contribute to the team’s preparations.
Fitness programme planned for players with limited playing time
The third issue concerns the physical condition of players who have struggled to secure regular opportunities in the first team over the past few weeks.
Al Ahly want to use the international break to improve their fitness levels and ensure they are ready to compete for places when domestic and continental football resumes.
The intention is to give Ammouta more options by preparing players who have not featured regularly, allowing them to become more competitive for selection during the demanding period ahead.
The team’s preparations are scheduled to resume next Thursday following the rest period granted by the technical staff.
However, a significant number of players are expected to miss the initial training sessions because they are currently away with their respective national teams.
With the January transfer window approaching, Al Ahly’s management will be looking to make progress on all three matters during the break. The discussions with Ammouta are expected to provide direction on recruitment, possible changes to his technical staff and the physical preparation of players who have received limited playing time.
