The second defeat of Zamalek in the friendly UAE tournament against Qatar’s Umm Salal triggered a noteworthy response from the White Knights’ fanbase, enveloping them in a state of fear and concern for upcoming matches.
Discontent in Zamalek Over Loss to Umm Salal
Comments across various Zamalek accounts reflected a mix of sadness and anger towards the players and coaching staff.
One supporter expressed, “This is not a preparation period; this is an insult to Zamalek.”
دى مش كانت فترة اعداد دى كانت فترة اهانه للنادى والله منكم لله
— 👑Nermen.hamdi❤🇦🇹 (@_nimo2) January 24, 2024
Another fan wrote, “We have players who forgot how the ball looks like in the first place… God be our refuge.”
Meanwhile, a different supporter believed the team needs an alternative goalkeeper for Mohamed Awad, who conceded 5 goals in two matches.
“This is official; organized.
We need experienced players to lift the team, and a coach who understands conditioning and goalkeeping, it’s as clear as day.”
Calls for Reinforcement and Foreign Coaching Staff
The frustrated fans urged Zamalek’s board to consider the urgency of hiring foreign coaching staff in addition to reinforcing the team with top-notch signings capable of leading the White Knight to compete in all possible tournaments, be it the league, Egypt Cup, or the Confederation Cup.
Zamalek suffered a 3-0 defeat against the UAE’s Al Wahda before returning to lose 2-0 against Qatar’s Umm Salal.
The consecutive losses have heightened concerns among the fanbase regarding the team’s form and preparedness for upcoming competitions.
