The Egyptian Al -Ahly Club is preparing to play its second matches in the 2025 Club World Cup, when the Brazilian Palmeiras team faces, amid limited changes imposed by the technical reality and injuries, after a balanced performance in the opening match against Inter Miami, which ended in a negative tie.
A new style of leadership Ribeiro
Spanish coach Jose Ribeiro caused a clear change in the way Al-Ahly played, relying on the “4-3-3” style instead of the cautious defensive approach adopted by the former coach Marcel Kuller. The team showed a clear tactical discipline in front of a team led by legend Lionel Messi, but the offensive effectiveness remained limited.
A painful blow to the injury of Imam Ashour
Al -Ahly received a severe blow to Imam Ashour’s injury with a broken bone during his first participation in the championship, which will be absent from the rest of the World Cup matches. Dr. Ahmed Jaballah, the team’s doctor, confirmed that the player underwent accurate tests in a Miami hospital, and that he needed a long period of treatment.
Zizou compensates Ashour … and Marwan Attia’s position is under follow -up
Ribeiro is expected to push Ahmed Mustafa “Zizou”, the newcomer, at the right wing center to compensate for the absence of Imam Ashour. Marwan Attia’s position also remains suspended, as he has one yellow card in his balance, and the coach may prefer to rest him or reduce his participation minutes in anticipation of the decisive match against Porto, in order to avoid possible suspension according to the championship regulations.
Al -Ahly’s expected formation in front of Palmeiras
Goalkeepers: Mohamed El -Shennawi
Defense line: Muhammad Hani, Yasser Ibrahim, Ashraf Dari, Ahmed Nabil Koka or Mustafa Al -Ash
Midfield: Marwan Attia, Hamdi Fathi, Muhammad Ali bin Ramadan
The offensive line: Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, Ahmed Mustafa Zizou, Wissam Abu Ali
Ambition to score the first victory
Al -Ahly seeks to achieve the first victory in the first group, after it led it thanks to the base of clean play, after drawing with Inter Miami in the first round, in the hope of winning the full points against Palmeiras to ensure approaching the qualification to the round of 16 in the new tournament system.
