Zamalek have not opened negotiations with Modern coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem over replacing Moataz Gamal, despite growing speculation about the Moroccan’s potential appointment following the club’s 2-0 defeat by Al-Ahly.
A source close to Benhachem told Winwin that Zamalek officials had made no official contact with the coach, dismissing reports that discussions were under way between the two parties.
The rumours have emerged at a time when uncertainty surrounds Gamal’s position at the Egyptian club. The defeat by their Cairo rivals has renewed questions about the team’s technical leadership and prompted speculation over possible changes to the coaching staff.
However, Benhachem’s name remains among the candidates being discussed rather than the subject of confirmed negotiations, according to the information reported by Winwin.
The Moroccan has attracted attention through his work at Modern, where his team has shown a significant improvement in results and performances compared with last season, when the club struggled to avoid relegation to the second division.
Benhachem’s work at Modern attracts attention
Benhachem has strengthened his reputation in Egyptian football through Modern’s results this season. The team have recorded four wins, one draw and one defeat since the start of the league campaign, a run that has helped raise his profile among coaches in the competition.
His work has drawn attention because of the contrast with the difficulties Modern experienced during the previous season. The improvement has made the Moroccan a name of interest as discussions continue about the future of coaching positions at some of Egypt’s leading clubs.
Although Zamalek have not reportedly approached him, his recent performances with Modern have fuelled speculation about whether he could eventually be considered for a bigger role.
His growing reputation has also been linked to his ability to improve individual players, adding another dimension to the assessment of his work at the club.
For now, however, there is no confirmation that Zamalek have taken steps to bring him to the club, and the reported interest remains speculative.
Mahmoud Mamdouh benefits from Benhachem’s influence
One of the players whose performances have improved under Benhachem is Mahmoud Mamdouh, the current leading goalscorer in the Egyptian league.
Mamdouh has rediscovered his form while working under the Moroccan coach after experiencing limited opportunities during the previous season.
His progress has added to the positive assessment of Benhachem’s impact at Modern. The striker’s improved performances have helped demonstrate how the coach’s influence has extended beyond the team’s results to the development of individual players.
Such progress has contributed to Benhachem’s growing standing in Egyptian football, where Moroccan coaches have attracted attention in recent years for their results and work with players.
His achievements at Modern have therefore placed him among the names being discussed whenever potential coaching changes at major Egyptian clubs become a topic of debate.
Nevertheless, his reputation and recent results should be distinguished from any confirmed move to Zamalek. The source close to the coach has denied that official contact has taken place.
Gamal’s position remains under scrutiny
Zamalek’s defeat by Al-Ahly has intensified scrutiny of the team’s performances and renewed debate about whether Gamal will remain in charge.
The club’s next steps regarding its technical staff remain unclear, while speculation continues over possible alternatives. Benhachem’s name has emerged in that conversation because of his work at Modern, but no formal negotiations have been confirmed.
For Zamalek, any decision about the coaching position would represent a significant step as the club considers how to respond to its recent setback.
For Benhachem, meanwhile, the immediate focus remains on his work with Modern, where his results have continued to attract attention.
Until an official approach is confirmed, reports linking him with the Zamalek job remain rumours. The available information indicates that no negotiations have taken place, leaving Gamal’s future and the club’s potential plans for its coaching staff unresolved.
