” I am so happy to be back home “, Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira announced through his account on Instagram, a few hours after his appointment as the new coach of the team ZamalekFriday, March 4th. ” My ambitions are limitless and I hope to fulfill the dreams of the team’s fans. Indeed, the appointment of the Portuguese as the new coach of the team was well received by all the fans of the team, who saw that only Ferreira was able to raise the ceiling of the team and save it from its current crisis.
After the departure of French Patrice Carteron last week, due to the lack of good results, many voices rose inside the White Castle demanding the return of Ferrera, who led the team in 2015 to the local duo. It was the first in the club’s history since 1988. Since the time factor was not in the team’s favor, which is the full commitment, whether in the tournament or in the African Champions League, the club’s management did not have the luxury of choosing the new coach for the team easily. She needed to hire a coach who has good knowledge of Egyptian and African football, especially since the team is in a full season.
Likewise, this coach must have a strong personality who is able to find calm in the team’s locker room, given the mysterious fate of many of the team’s stars who have not yet renewed their contracts. The Portuguese fulfills all these requirements in addition to his great technical abilities that have earned him the title of master in his country. ” I owe a lot to Ferrera The middle of the team said Tariq Hamed once. ” He was the one who taught me how to play football. This is not only my opinion, but I think it is the opinion of all my teammates. Said Hamed, who presents himself as one of 5 players who worked with Ferreira in 2015.
Nothing is said, in fact, about the artistic abilities of the Portuguese. He is a famous coach in Portugal, given his experience with the country’s most prominent trio. PortoAnd the Benfica And the Sporting. But he is famous for his remarkable achievement, the one who owns PortoIn which he won the Portuguese champion title 3 times in a row (2006-2009). And his exploits with ZamalekDuring his first trial, he confirmed his coaching talent.
Big challenges
Obviously supporters Zamalek Very ambitious with the arrival of Ferreira, but the latter’s task will not be easy at all given the many challenges the team faces. On top of these challenges is the bad situation of the team, whether in the tournament or in the African competition. The defending champion is third in the standings with 22 points, four points behind PyramidsRanking leader, trailing by three points Al Ahly, who is second (but has played one game less). The situation is worse in the African Champions League, as the team is forced to win its next three matches in the group to advance to the next round, after its disastrous start that saw the team concede two draws, one at home and a 1-3 loss. against Wydad Casablanca. Zamalek In a somewhat awkward position with the third place in the group with two points, 5 points behind the Angolans Petro Atletico Who is at the head of the group. Therefore, the team will present a heavy task on Saturday 12 March against Moroccans love4 days after Ferreira’s arrival.
With players in poor shape, another challenge for Ferreira is: How do we help them get back in shape? The Portuguese will have an important role in his work, his players certainly have great potential, but they are far from their usual level.
Besides the coach, the club management also has a lot to do, especially with regard to the fate of the stars whose contracts expire this summer, such as international team goalkeeper Mohamed Abu Jabal, Moroccan international Achraf Bencharki, and the important. Midfielder Tariq Hamed. With fate still uncertain, these players seem out of focus, which clearly translates to their form and thus to the team’s results.
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