New Technical Staff of Espérance Sportive de Tunis (EST) to Lead First Training Session Tomorrow
The newly‑appointed technical team, headed by French coach Patrice Beaumelle, will conduct its first training session on Monday. The announcement follows the club’s confirmation on its official page on Saturday evening that all contractual procedures with Beaumelle and his assistants have been finalized, securing their services until June 2027.
Source: “Bab Souika” official page (Saturday, 2026‑02‑22)
Coach Beaumelle to Take the Bench for the Postponed 21st‑Round Match
A reliable source within Espérance told the TAP news agency on Sunday that the new head coach will be on the sidelines for the postponed 21st‑round Ligue 1 Professionnelle fixture, where EST faces Étoile Sportive de Métlaoui on Wednesday.
Context of the Coaching Change
- Interim period: In recent weeks, the first‑team was overseen on an interim basis by Christian Bracconi, the assistant technical director of the youth sector.
- Reason for change: Bracconi stepped in after the termination of Maher Kanzari’s contract, which followed EST’s defeat in Bamako against Stade Malien during the 5th matchday of the CAF Champions League group stage (Group D).
- Staff expansion: The same source added that Beaumelle will complete his technical staff lineup within the next few hours.
Injury Update: Midfielder Yan Sasse
Regarding the injury to Brazilian midfielder Yan Sasse, the club’s spokesperson explained:
“The player will undergo comprehensive medical examinations and an MRI tomorrow (Monday) to determine the exact nature of the injury sustained during yesterday’s match against Stade Tunisien, which forced him to leave the pitch.”
Current League Standing
- Position: Espérance de Tunis reclaimed sole leadership of the Tunisian Ligue 1 after a 1‑0 victory over Stade Tunisien on Saturday night at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès (postponed 20th‑round match).
- Points: The win brings EST to 46 points.
- Next challenge: The club will face ES Métlaoui on Wednesday in the upcoming rescheduled fixture.
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Keywords: Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Patrice Beaumelle, new technical staff, Ligue 1 Professionnelle, Yan Sasse injury, Tunisian football, CAF Champions League, Stade Tunisien, ES Métlaoui
