The Sfaxiens Will Not Be Satisfied with the Bare Minimum Against the Etoilés
The Press — To reach the fourth place, the road was long for Mohamed Kouki and his team. After a slow start, the CSS got back on track. "We had difficult moments, but fortunately, we were able to bounce back. Our two consecutive wins against OB and ASM have given us confidence and put us on the right path," said the CSS coach.
Today, the current dynamic must be reinforced with a third consecutive victory. Even if the mission seems difficult against an Étoile team that has also come a long way, the CSS has a good chance to play. "We must finish the first phase with an excellent performance and then face the long winter break with a tailwind. We no longer have the right to step back and disappoint. We must continue to move forward and multiply the positive results," said Mohamed Kouki.
During the short break, the coach did not seek to play a friendly match, but instead focused on a training match with the Elite team to further refine the team's automatic movements. The three goals scored by Emmanuel Ogbole, Chawki Ben Khedher, and Mohamed Ameur Jouini reassured him about the progress made at the offensive level. "To stay in this winning dynamic, it's essential to have a sharp attacking line before this classic against ESS. In Sousse, we will have all the assets to win today, especially since the team is complete," declared Raîd Barhoumi, Mohamed Kouki's assistant.
Same Lineup
Barhoumi's statement implies that the 3-5-2 system will be maintained, and the team that built the success against the Marsois will be largely retained, with only one change. In front of Dahmen, the three-center defense will consist of Habchia, Mondeko, and Baccar, as a confirmed core of the defense. On the left flank, it will be Ali Mâaloul.
On the right side, the choice between Derbali and Mhadhebi will be made until the last minute. The midfield formula will not change, with the trio Hasamadou Ouédraogo, Mohamed Trabelsi, and Travis Mutyaba, to focus the offensive play on the rapid breakthroughs of Belwafi, with Omar Ben Ali as the starting point.
Emmanuel Ogbole also remains an option, but he is more likely to be used as a substitute during the game, in case the turn of the match requires a second attacking option to chase the result.
