CAIRO: Ahly boss Hossam Al-Badri says his players fitness might have deteriorated as a result of the Egyptian Premier League stoppage period.
The Red Devils are facing Mansoura in their upcoming league game on Monday, hoping to maintain their three-point advantage on top of the table.
Promoted Mansoura, who put in praiseworthy performances this season, are going to be stubborn against Ahly, Al-Badri believes.
The game won t be as easy as some people think, he told the Egyptian champions official website.
I m worried because the match will take place right after a lengthy break.
I m afraid that the players fitness might have been affected by the lack of action.
(Coach) Mohamed Helmi has been keeping Mansoura on an even keel, so they are expected to be tough opponents.
Ahly have played two exhibition games during the stoppage period, which was prompted by Egypt s World Cup qualifier at Zambia.
