In a surprising turn of events, Al Ahly’s head coach, Marcel Koller, has imposed a strict ban on social media usage for Percy Tau and his teammates for the next four weeks.
This ban comes as a response to what Koller perceives as a state of recklessness among his squad before crucial matches, following their recent 1-0 defeat in the CAF Super Cup against USM Alger.
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The ban, which is set to last until at least the end of their Football League game against Simba SC on October 22nd, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the footballing world.
In an age where social media plays an integral role in the lives of professional athletes, this decision by Koller is a bold move aimed at refocusing his players’ energies on the pitch.
“No pictures, no videos, no posting,” Koller firmly emphasized when communicating the ban to his squad.
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The message is clear: distractions from social media should not be tolerated during this period.
Marcel Koller has informed Al Ahly players that they have been banned from using social media till at least the end of their Football League game against Simba SC. 🚨
The reason is, the coach feel there’s a state of recklessness among the players before important matches. 🇪🇬
No… pic.twitter.com/ZiaWEG2Ab6
— Micky Jnr ✪ (@MickyJnr__) September 18, 2023
While the ban may seem drastic, Koller’s reasoning behind it is rooted in a desire to instill discipline and maintain a focused mindset among his players.
The defeat against USM Alger last week exposed vulnerabilities within the team, and Koller believes that a more concentrated effort is needed to secure victories in important matches.
It remains to be seen how Al Ahly’s players will adapt to this social media hiatus.
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In an era where athletes use platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to connect with fans, the ban will challenge their ability to maintain their presence and interact with supporters.
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