Nasser Maher is facing possible disciplinary measures from Zamalek SC after allegedly displaying disrespectful behavior towards the club’s coaching staff during the Egyptian Premier League fixture against Haras El Hedood on Sunday.
The 28-year-old midfielder was omitted from the starting line-up by head coach José Peseiro, who opted to leave him on the bench for the encounter.
In response to the decision, Maher reportedly refused to take his place among the substitutes, a move that has not gone down well with the club’s hierarchy.
According to sources within the club, Zamalek’s management is now weighing up a suspension as it investigates the incident.
Officials are said to be taking the matter seriously, with disciplinary proceedings potentially being launched in the coming days.
The situation represents an unexpected setback for the former Al Ahly playmaker, who has featured regularly this season under Peseiro.
Maher has made 19 league appearances so far, contributing three goals and two assists over 1,221 minutes of action.
However, his recent conduct has placed his immediate future at the club in question.
“Nasser Maher could be punished by Zamalek SC management in the coming days,” reports emerging from the Cairo-based club confirmed.
The Egyptian Premier League team is considering disciplining its player for his inappropriate behavior toward the coaching staff.
Maher’s reaction has raised eyebrows not only within the club but across the domestic football scene, particularly given Zamalek’s current push to regain stability amid a challenging season.
The midfielder’s experience and vision have been seen as crucial to the team’s structure, but tensions between players and staff risk undermining the squad’s cohesion.
It remains unclear how long the internal inquiry will take or what precise sanctions might be imposed.
For now, Maher’s status with the team is uncertain, and he may find himself sidelined not for injury or form, but for disciplinary reasons.
Zamalek, who are looking to finish the campaign on a strong note, have yet to issue an official statement, but developments are expected in the coming days as the club seeks to resolve the issue swiftly and reinforce discipline within the squad.
