Al Ahly coach Ammouta drops Moroccan duo Achraf Dari and Reda Slim from Spain pre-season

Al Ahly head coach Hussein Ammouta has left Moroccan pair Achraf Dari and Reda Slim out of the squad that traveled to Spain for the club’s pre-season training camp ahead of the new campaign.

The Moroccan duo were not the only notable absentees, with Tunisian winger Mohamed Dhaoui “Christo” and striker Mohamed Sherif also omitted from the traveling party, highlighting the technical staff’s current plans as preparations intensify for the upcoming season.

Dari’s exclusion has particularly attracted attention amid increasing uncertainty surrounding his future at the Egyptian giants. Reports in the Egyptian media suggest that Al Ahly’s management has begun discussions with the Moroccan international defender over a possible mutual termination of his contract.

The move is reportedly part of the club’s efforts to reshape the squad and create room for a new foreign signing during the ongoing summer transfer window.

Reda Slim’s omission has also fueled speculation regarding his status within the team, although no official explanation has been provided by the club regarding his absence from the training camp.

Under the guidance of Ammouta, Al Ahly have commenced an important phase of their preparations in Spain as they gear up for a demanding season on both the domestic and continental fronts.

The Egyptian champions are expected to play several high-profile friendly matches during the camp, including a much-anticipated encounter against Spanish giants FC Barcelona as Ammouta continues to assess his squad and fine-tune his tactics ahead of the new season.

The coming weeks are expected to be decisive for several players, with Al Ahly’s management and coaching staff working closely to finalize the squad that will compete across multiple competitions in the 2026/27 campaign.