USM Montassar Louhichi Returns to Champions League Action this Afternoon in Sfax
The USM team, led by Montassar Louhichi, will face JS Kabylie at the Taieb Mhiri stadium, where they must show their strength and validate their position in order to maximize their chances in the return leg at the Hocine Ait Ahmed stadium.
A New Challenge Ahead
After easily eliminating Sierra Leone's East End Lions in the first preliminary round, the USM team is back in Champions League action. However, the difference between the representative of Sierra Leone and the valiant JSK formation is significant, and Harzi's teammates will have to bring their A-game today to take advantage and keep their chances intact.
A Moment of Truth
This is a moment of truth for the USM team, who will be facing a major club, a habitual contender in the advanced rounds of continental competitions. However, this will not intimidate Moez Haj Ali and his teammates. The USM team is solid, with a determined and confident eleven players. In short, everyone knows that the USM team has the means to achieve its ambitions, which include securing a spot in the group stage and beyond.
The Only Unknown Factor
Against a JSK team that intends to make a big impact away from home, the USM team will have to secure its defense while also sharpening its attacking skills. This requires the team to be both cautious and offensively enthusiastic at the same time. Montassar Louhichi has a tough task ahead of him today, as he needs to field his best possible eleven players and implement the right game plan, one that will allow the team to control the opponent and eventually make them fold.
The Coach's Dilemma
Which players will the coach prefer? Up front, Noureddine Hlaoui could be paired with Fabrice Zeguei and Raed Chikhaoui in the axis, but the coach could also rely on Dhiaeddine Jouini or Nour Ezzamn Zammouri. On the right side of the defense, Rayan Azzouz and Mahmoud Ghorbal are in a favorable position, with the first one likely to start. On the left flank, Youssef Herch will start the game, while Seif Saber will be kept in reserve.
Midfield and Attack
In midfield, around Moez Haj Ali, the two pistons, Yassine Dridi and Osmane Diané, will start the game, but the Ivorian Alpha Stéphane Sidibé and Nassim Douihech are also ready to serve. Up front, who will be associated with Yassine Amri and Aymen Harzi: the Malian Ibrahim Gadiaga, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Malcom Hmidi, or Youssef Abdelli? While the coach has not yet spoken, it is likely that he already has an idea about the composition of his offensive trio, which will need to combine liveliness and efficiency. With a brave heart, nothing is impossible!
