The Zamalek captain was accused of masterminding Michel departure after the Frenchman has reportedly asked for releasing Emam, among other veteran players.

"Some people promote the idea that I am Superman,” Emam told FilGoal.com.

“They say I forced Michel to leave and asked for hiring Ruud Krol, but that is absolutely wrong. Being captain does not mean that I control the club."

"I have always been a member in Michel's starting eleven and I took part in all pre-season games. How possibly could he have asked for dropping me?” wondered the 32-year-old playmaker.

Meanwhile, the Egyptian international praised the arrival of Dutch coach Krol, who has presented Emam as a promising star in 1996 when he was in charge of the Egyptian Olympic team.

"I believe Krol is a great manager, who has great technical and mental abilities. I am sure he is the right man to lead the team."