Ahli assistant coach Hossam Al-Badri says he is astonished by people who criticized his players for their recent mediocre form. "Those people forgot that our players are now playing for the third straight season with Ahli and the National teams without any break," said Al-Badri to Ahli's official website. The Red Devils have been under fire recently for their poor display. "The players are exhausted physically and psychologically. However, we were able to reach the group stage in the CAF Champions League, getting close to win the league title and get through the last 8 of Egypt Cup." Ahli will face Al-Gaish next Sunday and the Reds need the full points of the match to secure the title.