El-Shenawy, a veteran goalkeeper for Ahly, is set to return against Pyramids, a contender for the league title: Koller
Ahly mentor Marcel Koller affirmed on Sunday that best option goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy will get back to the beginning arrangement for their vital Egyptian Chief Association conflict against Pyramids FC next Friday.
On Monday, Ahly's 2-0 victory over Talae El Geish was without El-Shennawy, who was replaced by Mostafa Shobeir, who performed admirably at the goal. However, Koller emphasized El-Shennawy's significance for the forthcoming meeting at the top of the table.
"Mohamed El-Shennawy will be Ahly's goalkeeper against Pyramids," Koller told columnists after Talae El Geish's match.
Upon El-Shennawy's injury recovery, the Swiss coach acknowledged the difficulties posed by his workload.
Koller stated, "I spoke frankly with him about the difficulty of playing every match, Shobeir has proven himself and deserves his chance, and I don't want him to lose momentum." He added, "I don't want him to lose momentum."
With four games remaining, Ahly is in second place in the league, 11 points behind leaders Pyramids FC. Due to their participation in postponed games, the Cairo giants are also dealing with a packed schedule.
Koller lamented the condition of Cairo International Stadium, where Pyramids FC will play.
"We used to cherish playing there, yet the condition is extremely terrible, the pitch is breaking down, and I fail to see how this has happened to such an esteemed arena," he said.
Notwithstanding the first-half battles against Talae El Geish, Koller communicated fulfillment with his group's final part execution and the getting of three places. He also said that forward Mahmoud "Kahraba" Abdel-Moneim is still not available for selection even though he returned from an injury after only one training session.
