Ceramica Cleopatra FC boss Haitham Shaaban said that Ahmed Yasser Rayan is an intelligent striker and has distinguished characteristics, adding that his bet on Saleh Gomaa is still pending.
Saleh Gomaa has joined Ceramica Cleopatra at the beginning of the season in a free transfer deal, while Ahmed Yasser Rayan moved during the current winter transfer window on loan for a period of 6 months, coming from Al Ahly.
In statements to ON Sports tv channel Shaaban said: "During our search for strengthening our offense line in the current transfer window, the goal was to sign an intelligent forward, who faces any opponent with no fear, a player who gets along quickly with the team,"
"We found those qualities in Ahmed Yasser Rayan, the Al Ahly player." he added.
Regarding the absence of Saleh Gomaa, the Ceramica Cleopatra head coach said: "My bet on Saleh Gomaa is still on,"
"During the last period, he was not physically ready, so he was not counted into the main squad, but I still think that he will return to his level as soon as possible." Shaaban added.
Ceramica Cleopatra FC currently rank sixth in the Egyptian Premier League table with 11 points from 8 games (3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses).