Roma coach Luciano Spalletti said he admired Mohamed Abou-Treika's abilities, according to Ahli's official website. Spalletti's comments came after Roma crushed Ahli 3-0 in a pre-season friendly game on Wednesday. “Ahli have very good players, especially number 22 who put in a superb display,” the Italian manager said after the match, referring to Abou-Treika. The classy playmaker came on as a second-half substitute, making his long-awaited return after recovering from a niggling knee injury. He is expected to start Ahli's Egyptian League opener against newly-promoted side Olympic on Saturday.