Dented Defense Before the Showdown: Zamalek’s Injury Jolt Ahead of the Egyptian Super Cup

Injury Update Ahead of the Super Cup Final

Zamalek’s defense received a worrying setback when center-back Hossam Abdel Majid suffered an injury during Saturday’s training. He left the field after reporting pain in his left knee and is now undergoing intensive medical tests to determine the exact nature and severity of the issue.

Cup Final Prep and Semifinal Victory

The coaching staff and players are focused on two goals: secure a place in the final and lift the trophy. Zamalek reached the final by beating Pyramids on penalties after a goalless semi-final, and preparations for the showdown with Al Ahly in the UAE are continuing at full speed.

Head coach Ahmed Abdel-Raouf outlined the plan for the final, stressing the need to stay concentrated, manage the match on the field, and keep distractions to a minimum. He praised the team’s handling of the pressure from the semi-final and emphasized that facing a giant like Al Ahly requires every ounce of effort.

National Team Selections and Camp Reactions

On the national-team front, the federation announced a camp in the UAE from 10 to 18 November as part of the FIFA calendar. The selection sparked debate within both camps, with some players voicing disappointment at not being chosen, while others urged focus on the Super Cup and the bigger picture.

In the Zamalek camp, Ahmed Abdel-Raouf noted that preparations were split between securing a finals berth and aiming to lift the trophy, while also indicating the absence of Nasser Maher from the national squad and stating that a decision on potential sanctions would be made later.

In the Al Ahly camp, a similar mood prevailed as some players expressed frustration over missing out on the national squad, but the emphasis remained on winning the Super Cup. The official squad list revealed a long roster across goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, underscoring the depth of the two Cairo clubs as they brace for a high-stakes final in the United Arab Emirates.

Separately, a notable social-media post from Nasser Maher drew attention and sparked discussion about the selection process, prompting club officials to intervene to maintain discipline during the camp.

Two punchlines to close with a grin:

Punchline 1: If precision were a sport, these players would be sharpshooters—on target, but still warming up for the big moment before the shot clock hits zero.

Punchline 2: In football, the only thing sharper than a striker’s finish is the rumor mill—may your headlines be as quick as your wingers are not.