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.
