Hussein El Shahat injury exposes Al Ahly’s muscle problems and internal crisis

Hussein El Shahat’s injury exit in the first half against Kahrabaa Ismailia sent shockwaves through Al Ahly, but it’s the surge in muscle injuries that truly ignited anger and confusion within the club.

As one source told Kooora, “The initial diagnosis for El Shahat is a light strain in the hamstring, and he’ll be out at least 10 days.”

But El Shahat is just the tip of the iceberg. Al Ahly has now lost seven players to injuries just since the derby, with key names like Mohamed Shokry, Ashraf Dari, Karim Fouad, Ahmed Sayed Zizo, Mohamed Magdy Afsha, and Gradyshar all out, some for extended periods. The recurrence raised questions about the medical staff and training routines.

Insiders reveal that the club has launched an internal investigation, and there’s mounting talk of changes, possibly bringing in a new medical expert and nutritionist. Another source explained, “The change won’t be only on the medical side, but across all areas that affect muscle injuries—especially after what happened with Ashraf Dari, whose case remains a puzzle for the technical staff.