Hossam Hassan, the head coach of the Egyptian national team, contacted Imam Ashour, the midfielder of Al Ahly club, urging him to quickly apologize to his club and resolve the ongoing issue, so that matters do not escalate to the point of him being suspended from participating in matches, which could jeopardize his chances of being with the national team in the 2026 World Cup.

The twins Hossam and Ibrahim Hassan urged the player to avoid controversies and focus solely on the field, emphasizing that hard work and discipline are the only paths to achieving his ambitions, whether with Al Ahly or the Egyptian national team.

Imam Ashour responded to the advice of the national team's coaching staff, affirming his full acceptance of Al Ahly club's decision and his readiness to comply with the imposed penalty. He emphasized his focus in the upcoming period to achieve his dream of participating in the World Cup.

Ashour has already begun serving the penalty starting today by undergoing individual training, which included running around the field and physical exercises in the gymnasium. He is also preparing all reports and medical scans that prove he recently suffered a health issue, which he will present to Al Ahly's management in the coming days for them to study the situation and make a final decision according to the club's regulations.