Al Ahly Club opened its Egyptian Premier League campaign with a thrilling victory over Sharqia Enppi last Sunday.
Al Ahly defeated Sharqia Enppi 3-2 at the Cairo Stadium in the first round of the Egyptian Premier League.
Al Ahly staged a thrilling comeback against Sharqia Enppi after trailing by two goals in the first half-hour of the match.
Amouta secures his first win
Moroccan coach Hossam Amouta, Al Ahly Club's manager, achieved his first official victory with the team.
Despite Al Ahly's comeback victory after trailing by two goals, the win hints at a season that will not be easy for the Red Devils, particularly on the defensive front.
Amouta revealed some aspects of his playing style and tactics with Al Ahly in his first match with the club.
A clear defensive crisis
Al Ahly's match against Sharqia Enppi exposed a clear defensive crisis for the Moroccan coach's squad in the team's first official match of the season.
Amouta failed to improve the defensive performance of Al Ahly's players throughout the preparation period.
Regarding strengthening the defensive line, Amouta stated: "Ashraf Dary is an international player with a strong personality and great value, and he will be a significant addition to the defense. Yasser Ibrahim has played strong matches with the national team, and the responsibility for conceding goals does not lie solely with the defense; everyone is responsible."
Strength of reaction
Hossam Amouta demonstrated a strong reaction on the offensive side after conceding two goals in the first half-hour, managing to narrow the gap in the first half.
Al Ahly lacked this reaction and ability to come back in the score during last season under Danish coach Jesper Sorensen.
Impactful substitutions
Hossam Amouta made impactful changes to Al Ahly's lineup in the second half of the match, which succeeded in turning the result around.
Sofiane Benjedida and Mohamed Magdy Afsheh came on in the second half, with the duo contributing to the third goal; the former provided the assist, and the latter scored.
Physical readiness
Al Ahly Club's players appeared in excellent physical condition, considering it was the team's first match of the season, something the Red Devils lacked throughout last season.
