Mohamed Youssef will be eager to prove critics wrong when his side try to end a poor run at home to Maqassa in the Egyptian Premier League on Sunday.
The Red Devils are reeling following a stunning African Champions League elimination that was followed by a disappointing 1-1 draw with ENPPI in the Premier League.
What was expected to be a routine progress to the final mini-league phase of the premier domestic competition, which Ahly had won the past seven seasons, is now under serious threat.
Ahly lost four times and drew twice in 12 matches but they still have destiny in their own hands. They lie fourth in Group A with 20 points, six behind leaders Smouha and three adrift of second-placed Ittihad, who played two matches more.
