Al -Ahly enters a strong confrontation against Pyramids next Saturday in the fourth round of the Egyptian Premier League, in light of the many absences that hit its ranks, amid anticipation of the position of Imam Ashour, who is subject to a new medical test to determine the possibility of his return or his continued distance even after the international stop.
Decreased absences in Al -Ahly ranks
Al -Ahly list is witnessing several prominent absences before the Pyramids meeting, as it was confirmed that Marwan Attia, Yasser Ibrahim, Yassin Merhi and Mohamed Shoukry, which represents a blow to the technical staff in light of the pressure of the matches at the beginning of the new season. These absences may push the coach to rely on new alternatives to confront the strong competitor.
Does Imam Ashour participate in front of Pyramids?
Imam Ashour’s position remains unlimited, as the player undergoes a medical test in the coming hours to resolve his participation. Ashour had moved away from the stadiums since the beginning of the season due to a broken collarbone, subsequently underwent surgery, and despite his recent participation in group exercises, the medical device preferred to exclude him from the spinning of Mahalla last, and the scenario may be repeated against Pyramids.
A prospective return after the international stopping
Expectations will increase that the official return of Imam Ashour in Al -Ahly shirt after the international stopping period in early September, in the event that he is not risking with his participation in front of Pyramids. The technical staff puts the safety of the player in the first place to ensure that he is physically and technically ready.
The new Egyptian league system
The Egyptian Premier League started for the 2025-2026 season with an exceptional system of 21 teams after the relegation was canceled in the previous version. The current version witnesses the participation of 21 clubs with 18 teams from last season, in addition to 3 second -class clubs, which makes competition more intense and difficult for all teams.
