Imam Ashour gave Al Ahly fans a scare after pulling out of training with a slight muscle issue just days before the FIFA Club World Cup. However, the club has moved quickly to calm nerves.
A medical staff member confirmed the midfielder’s injury is only a mild muscle strain. “Imam will receive a negative rest and will likely miss tomorrow’s friendly against Mexico’s Pachuca, but he will be fully ready in two days at the latest,” source told Kooora
While Ashour is expected to sit out the Miami clash, the coaching team is confident he’ll return to full fitness well before Al Ahly’s Club World Cup campaign kicks off.
There is no concern over his availability for the tournament, with the medical team confirming he remains in the final squad.
Tomorrow’s game against Pachuca will serve as Al Ahly’s last warm-up before they fly out for the global showdown, where Ashour is tipped to play a central role in the team’s ambitions.
