Zamalek is preparing to compete for the Egyptian Premier League title, which the club currently holds, as it opens its campaign in the competition against Al Ittihad Alexandria. In this match, the White Shirts aim for a strong start and to secure their first three points in their journey to defend the title.
Maamoun Gamal, Zamalek's head coach, is putting the final touches on the team's plan ahead of the Al Ittihad Alexandria match. During recent training sessions, he has focused on settling on the most suitable lineup for the game, while also preparing the players to the required physical and technical standards at the start of the season.
Zamalek played three friendly matches before facing Al Ittihad Alexandria. The White Shirts secured victories against El Plastic and Orange, while their match against Modern Sport ended in a 2-2 draw.
Maamoun Gamal's mind
The technical staff, led by Maamoun Gamal, is considering relying on the most ready players while maintaining a balance between the offensive side and defensive security. This is particularly important as first-round matches are usually characterized by caution, as not all teams have reached their full technical readiness.
Brazilian Juan Pizera will be absent from Zamalek's match against Al Ittihad Alexandria, with Ahmed Ishaq close to compensating for the player's absence and featuring in the starting lineup.
Zamalek hopes for a strong start, especially as the team enters the season with the goal of competing for all the trophies it participates in, most notably the league, and retaining the title it won last season.
