CAIRO: Zamalek assistant coach Mohamed Helmi announced his resignation after the team clinched the Egyptian Cup title last Sunday.
I preferred to resign after being subjected to fierce criticism during the past period, he said after the match.
I was criticized by people within the club, which I did not appreciate.
Nevertheless, Zamalek chairman Mamdouh Abbas insisted Helmi would carry on with the Cairo giants.
Helmi s decision came in the heat of the moment. I m sure he will continue with us, Abbas said.
Zamalek head coach Ruud Krol is also set to leave for family reasons. A coaching staff overhaul is expected.
Zamalek board member Mohamed Abou-Allam is negotiating with two coaches as the club seek a replacement for Krol, Abbas added.
French manager Henri Michel, who departed Zamalek in August 2007, is one of the favorites to take over at the club for another stint.
