Zamalek’s Portuguese manager, Jose Peseiro, gathered his squad for a focused team talk on Thursday ahead of group training, gearing up for a clash against Petrojet in the Cairo Capital Cup on Sunday.
He pushed the players to move past their recent 1-1 draw with El Gouna, emphasizing the need for sharp focus, hard work, and precise execution as they look ahead to a busy stretch of games.
The session saw the welcome return of left-back Ahmed Fattouh, who trained as usual after completing a stint of conservative treatment and rehab for nagging knee issues. After consulting top specialists in Germany, surgery was ruled out, with doctors clearing him to play without restrictions. Fattouh had been battling persistent pain and swelling but is now back in the fold.
Players from the El Gouna match stuck to recovery drills, skipping the full session to avoid burnout. Meanwhile, Peseiro and his staff tailored special rehab plans for the trio of Abdullah El-Saeed, Mostafa Shalaby, and Salah El-Din Musaddaq, ensuring the White Knights’ key men are primed for what’s next.
