The last of them is Hamza Abdel Karim.. Why is an Arab player growing in Europe?

The development of this system has been the subject of much discussion in the media, especially in terms of diet and training followed in European clubs, which gives the player the ability to make exercises and traps and improve his performance on the field, in addition to the most important thing in terms of mental and intellectual skills that are monitored by European coaches.

Dr. Sarah Moss, a sports researcher at Loughborough University in Britain, said: “A player who comes from an informal environment is forced to adapt to an approach that relies on science and data, which only increases self-control.”

in EuropeThere are no guarantees of participation, because the player is constantly evaluated regardless of his name or reputation, which makes him fully committed to keep his place within the team.

Professional contracts are often linked to financial incentives linked to performance, such as the number of matches, goals and performance management, making commitment a direct factor in raising funds and professional continuity.

Researchers say that when an Arab football player moves to Europe, he encounters a different culture based on respect for time, individual discipline, and the separation of personal and professional life, which helps to speed up the process of reforming professional behavior.

The former Arsenal manager said Arsene Wenger The competition in Europe is merciless, and a player who doesn’t commit quickly loses his place, no matter how talented he is.

Rene Bach, one of Germany’s most famous psychologists, believes that sports psychology needs a “change of mind,” due to clinging to “old ways and old ways of thinking” that have stifled the spirit of innovation.

These factors force the player to discipline himself, especially when seeing examples of players who were elite in their Arab countries and whose presence quickly declined after joining the European profession.

This system was also reflected in the behavior of the Arab player, who made a great commitment when living in Europe, or even when dealing with a European coach within his country.

Mohamed Salah said earlier in an interview with CNN, which was reported by several sports organizations: “Food is very important, it’s part of the game.

He also talked about the relationship between his diet and his muscle growth, saying: “Muscles start in the kitchen, not in the gym.” He explained that cutting fat and sticking to a healthy diet are some of the secrets to staying fit.

As for Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, he also spoke about the importance of nutrition and recovery in order to remain fit for Paris Saint-Germain.

“I’m working with physical trainers to get better, and with nutritionists to make sure I eat and sleep well,” Hakimi said in an interview with the FIFA website.

He added that he is focusing on a quick recovery to stay in shape during the game, knowing that working with body groups and nutrition has been an important part of his professional life.

The Arab world

in EgyptFor example, Swiss coach Rene Weiler took charge of Al-Ahly for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 seasons, and led the team in 44 games, winning 34 of them, drawing 8, and losing 3.

But what is clear is the controversy that accompanied his strict appearance, where some players complained about his hardness, when his technical decisions raised questions about the difference between players with high skills, when there was talk about the lack of commitment of some of them outside the field.

Weiler’s decisions include the exclusion of midfielder Saleh Jumaa, and goal scorer Sherif Ekramy was followed in several official games, which shows the consistent approach that was shown in the game and the results, and later led fans to compare periods of technical stability with periods of change.

And in Saudi CrescentPortuguese coach Jorge Jesus led the team for two seasons, and was known for using a strict training method based on total preparation and smart commitment, and excluding any player who did not reach the required level.

Reports suggest that Jesus made bold changes and changes to the game in the team, including leaving out some key players if they were not ready or committed, which made the team more competitive and increased the number of games.

The attacker was from Syria Omar Kharbin He is one of Al Hilal’s most popular players, but during Jesus’ tenure (2018-2019) his role was reduced significantly in favor of other attacking options, which led to his loan move.

The data of the Saudi League also shows that, during the supervision of Jesus, Al Hilal achieved long wins and a clear control in the area, which shows the effectiveness of the strategy in terms of maturity and discipline.

These examples, whether European or Arab experiences with foreign coaches, may not be completely natural, but they give an image to some Arab players of the importance of quick commitment once they have done it with a strong professional system, which is evident in their chances of winning and continuing at the highest level.

The former director of La Masia Academy Oscar Garcia said, “The club creates an environment where professionals are adopted from an early age, so that nutrition and physical activity become part of the player.”