Breaking the Cycle of Underperformance: Stade Tunisien's Objective in Ben Guerdane
The Press — Since their frustrating exit from the C3 preliminary round, Stade Tunisien has conceded three consecutive draws, against tough opponents, including Hedi Ennaifer, CSS, CA, and JSO. However, there is no need to worry, as the team remains well-positioned in the standings, in second place, behind the leader. With 7 wins so far, Stade Tunisien has fulfilled its part of the contract and can boast of being the only unbeaten team. Nevertheless, it's essential to break the cycle of underperformance and reverse the trend starting today, in Ben Guerdane, where USBG is counting on the reception of Stade Tunisien to secure their third consecutive win and continue their ascent in the standings.
Although Stade Tunisien dominated Club Africain in their previous match, they failed to score. In football, dominating is not the same as winning, and the team must reinvent itself in a different context. Away from home, in Ben Guerdane, Chokri Khatoui's team must rediscover their winning ways to remain in contention for the winter championship title. Perhaps, if the stars align, a draw between CA and EST could work in Stade Tunisien's favor.
High-Pressing and Offensive Profile
What lineup will Chokri Khatoui propose this afternoon at the 7-Mars stadium in Ben Guerdane? Initially, the core of the team will remain the same, but adjustments in midfield and attack may be necessary to regain their offensive efficiency. In short, the staff will prioritize a high-pressing game with players having offensive profiles. Thus, in front of Noureddine Farhati, Iyadh Riahi and Aziz Saihi will likely start on the flanks, while the pair Marouane Sahraoui-Skander Sghaier will occupy the axis.
In midfield, the staff has several options, but the favorable draw could benefit Yusuf Touré and the two offensive midfielders, Amath Ndaw and Wael Ouerghemmi. Chokri Khatoui can also opt for a different variant with the presence of the two relay players, Boubaker Camara and Alysson Adriano (MO), alongside the sentinel Rayan Smaali and the versatile Rifaa Riahi.
Finally, in attack, if Amine Haboubi is still uncertain, Youssef Saâfi will take the right wing, Firas Aifia or Amine Khemissi will occupy the left wing, and Amadou Dia Ndiaye will start as the central striker.
