After Al Ahly submitted an official appeal to the Egyptian Football Association's Appeals Committee, it was decided to reduce the suspension of Mohamed El-Shenawy, the team's goalkeeper, from four matches to just two. This decision will allow him to return to the team for the crucial upcoming matches, including the highly anticipated Cairo Derby against Zamalek on May 1st. The reduction followed a review of the club's appeal, based on the Egyptian Football Association's regulations, which brought significant relief to the team and coaching staff, especially ahead of upcoming competitions.

Hassam Hassan's Response After the Reduced Suspension

From the Egypt national team’s side, the reduction in El-Shenawy's suspension had a very positive impact on the coaching staff led by Hassam Hassan. The team expressed their relief upon confirming El-Shenawy’s return to the squad ahead of the World Cup. El-Shenawy is considered one of the primary options for Hassan in goal for the national team and will be a key part of the final list for the 2026 World Cup. His return is crucial, given Egypt's big ambitions of advancing far in the tournament.

Torup's Response After the Suspension Reduction

On the club level, Al Ahly's head coach, Yaseen Torup, also expressed significant relief after the suspension reduction. He is planning to prepare El-Shenawy to return strongly in upcoming matches. According to sources within the club, Torup has decided to field El-Shenawy in a friendly match against ZED FC to regain match fitness and match sharpness after being absent for the games against Ceramica Cleopatra and Smouha. While Torup prefers to continue with Mustafa Shobeir as the starting goalkeeper until the next four crucial league matches, El-Shenawy's return will be a huge boost for the team in the upcoming challenges.

It seems that the decision to reduce El-Shenawy's suspension will have a profound impact on the plans of both Yaseen Torup and Hassam Hassan, both domestically and in preparations for the 2026 World Cup.