Wessam Abu Ali suffers a sprained ankle; X-rays determine length of absence

Al Ahly striker Wessam Abu Ali suffered a sprained ankle during the team's training session. The player will undergo an X-ray tomorrow, Friday, to determine the extent of the injury and the length of his absence from training and matches.

This injury will make it difficult for Wessam Abu Ali to participate with Al Ahly in the match against Al-Bank Al-Ahly, scheduled for 8:00 PM the day after tomorrow, Saturday, at Cairo Stadium, in the seventh round of the Egyptian Premier League's decisive round.

Meanwhile, Al Ahly officials are awaiting a private meeting with Spaniard Jose Rivero, who will succeed Swiss coach Marcel Koller. Al Ahly is keen to establish contact with the Spanish coach, who recently ended his relationship with South African club Orlando Pirates, and a farewell party was held for him. Al Ahly is also discussing with the new coach the coach's general policy with the team and the technical staff, as well as other requirements for the next phase.