Health Update on Imam Ashour
Imam Ashour, the Egyptian midfielder for Al Ahly, underwent a fresh blood test today to determine his readiness to rejoin group training.
He has been sidelined for weeks after scans and tests indicated a viral infection; he was hospitalized, then moved to home isolation.
A club source told Kooora that Ashour is following a comprehensive treatment and nutrition plan in a private room at home, leaving only for tests and analyses.
The viral load in his blood reportedly fell from 1000 units to about 200, then to roughly 160, a sign of progress, while doctors plan another check to push toward a normal level around 50.
In recent hours, the improvement has continued and a new test is planned today as he awaits a potential return to full conditioning.
The medical team notes that the player remains hopeful and that the regimen is strict, with training sessions limited until confirmation of recovery.
Reality about rumors
A club source clarified that no deterioration occurred: he did visit the hospital for additional tests, but there was no major decline.
The situation remains challenging, and even if he recovers, he will need a gradual rehabilitation program since he was kept from exertion for a full month.
Upcoming Fixtures and Injury News
Al Ahly earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad Alexandria at Cairo Stadium in the league, with a first-half strike from Ashraf Bencharki and a second-half penalty by Ahmed Sayed Zizo, before Ittihad pulled one back.
The triumph keeps Al Ahly atop the standings with 21 points, while the visitors stay at 8.
Looking ahead: tomorrow evening the team will train at Mokhtar El Tet Stadium ahead of the CAF Champions League Round of 32 return leg against Eagle Noir in Cairo.
They won the first leg 1-0 in Burundi, setting up a tense rematch.
Injury and Selection Notes
Ashour, Moroccan Ashraf Dari, Hussein El Shahat and Ahmed Riad are set to miss the clash; right-back Karim Fouad will undergo a fresh medical check, with final decisions pending.
Contract Talk and Backlash
The club has issued a strict stance on renewing contracts ending this season, with Imam Ashour's potential extension paused after his representative publicly criticized the club, shifting focus to other players whose deals expire soon.
Punchline 1: If patience were a sport, Ahly would be leading the World Cup of Waiting.
Punchline 2: And if football therapy existed, this club would come with a prescription and a discount on rumors.
