Whether the Tunisian Team Qualifies or Packs Up, There Will Be Plenty to Discuss for Those Looking for Culprits and Victims
The Press — After these two matches, we had the opportunity to see two faces of this Tunisian team with one constant. Against Syria, it was an applied team, but lacking in strategy. The Tunisians were running the ball without finding the weakness. This conservation of the ball means the availability of the players, without a master plan to outsmart the opposing team's defense. This is explained by the lack of preparation, where it is possible to develop collective movements in the final phase, on a chosen surface. Moreover, this "preparation" that many observers boast about did not take place. The players arrived in successive waves, and instead of preparation, everything was limited to stretching to relax the muscles after long trips.
A Defense Without a Leader
Thus, the second match was marked by a change in the defensive system. And that's where the weakness of this defense, which had no leader, no leader, and no thinker, was exposed. The absence of Talbi was deeply felt. This player, sober, with a fair and effective position, has the gift of studying and reading the opponent's intentions. This allowed him to commit fewer faults, helping his teammates to mark the opposing attackers. It's easy to see by rewinding the actions that led to the opposing team's goals. Goals where unfortunately Dahmen did not help his teammates to cover better. The goal from the free kick against Syria is a joke. A school team's defense would not have committed it.
A Useful Tournament
This tournament has been at least useful in terms of its contribution to the value of a certain number of elements, called up and who, although they are unavoidable starters in their clubs, are reluctant to extend a contract, and receive millions in salaries. It has confirmed the place occupied by most of our expatriates. The team that played against Brazil would have unfolded just as well against Syria and Palestine. Nevertheless, this trap tournament has been useful. Very useful, and we remain convinced that we should never miss such opportunities. It should first alert the technical direction and the FTF. Our competition has lost its luster. We spend our time chasing after refereeing errors and VAR antics, while our potential opponents are progressing. In every way and at every level. The statements made before the tournament, claiming that we were going to win the event, were just the usual slogans intended to defy the opponent. Without a truly prepared team, it is difficult to compete in such tournaments where everyone is fighting for life or death. And we knew in advance that our team had not been prepared and that most of the starters were absent.
