Zamalek's Ahmed Ibrahim said he's ecstatic over his promotion to the first team following the exclusion of five senior players as a disciplinary measure. Defenders Wissem El-Abdi and Ricardo Alves have been recently transfer listed, and shortly after Gamal Hamza, Mohamed Aboul-Ella, and Osama Hassan were ordered to train separately from their teammates. Ibrahim, a product of the Cairo giants youth outfit, joined the senior team permanently to fill the gap in the rearguard, and now he's keen to start a new adventure. "I am really happy with the promotion, and I can't wait to start carving out a name with the first team," he told FilGoal.com on Monday. Ibrahim has made his senior debut last season, and scored his first goal in an away Egyptian League fixture against Suez Cement. He believes his displays last season with the Whites were promising, saying his chances are way greater this year.
Hollmann resorts to youth ranks "Last season I proved my worth with the first team, and I want to build on that," he said. With the earth-shattering eliminations, Ibrahim is now the only left-back in the team, which consolidates his prospects. "I reckon I have a good shot to get a regular place, given that I am the only left-back in the team after the expulsion of Osama Hassan and Ricardo," he elaborated. Zamalek have some tough Egyptian League clashes on the horizon against Leaders Petrojet and defending champions Ahli respectively. However, the recently-promoted defender sounded optimistic. "I believe I am capable of putting on good performances in the next couple of matches," he added. The newcomer will take part in the first training session with the senior team later on Monday.
