AFPEx-Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro comes under attack again after Al Ahly loss to Palmeiras as former Tottenham Hotspur forward screams - 'The coach lacked a clear vision'
AFPWHAT HAPPENED?
Al Ahly lost 2-0 to Palmeiras in their second 2025 Fifa Club World Cup match on Thursday.
This followed the 0-0 draw with Inter Miami in their Group A opener.
The two results have seen former Zamalek player and coach Mido taking aim at Al Ahly coach Jose Riveiro, whom he feels lacks experience.
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GettyWHAT MIDO SAID
"In the second half, Palmeiras relied on a high-pressing style and succeeded in scoring the first goal," said Mido as per KickOff.
"However, the Al Ahly coach's lack of experience in managing the match was evident, as he was swayed by his opponent's style and lost control of the game. He lacked a clear vision of the field.
"Despite the possession, the team did not pose any real threat to the goal, and the performance was lacklustre offensively.
"Al-Ahly is supposed to be the strongest team in Egypt, and they were expected to appear stronger and more consistent, even in the event of a loss," added the former Ajax Amsterdam star.
"The players did not give their all, without exception. Everyone was extremely weak. What is unfortunate is that the players did not show the minimum basics of football on the field. I am very sad about this performance."
BackpageTHE BIGGER PICTURE
After dominating African football for years, Al Ahly have been looking for a coach who will help them shine on the highest stage of club football.
Should Riveiro fail to guide them to the latter stages of the Club World Cup, the Cairo giants' fans might start mentioning him among coaches who ordinarily took charge of their team.
Before Mido's remarks, the Spaniard was attacked by an Al Ahly legend, Rabbie Yassin, following the draw with Inter Miami.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR AL AHLY?
The Cairo giants face what is a decisive encounter when they meet FC Porto in their last group game on Tuesday.
It is a match that could help Riveiro win the hearts of Al Ahly supporters, should the team win and reach the knockouts or break him in the event they lose.
