Defeat of Ben Guerdane's "Yellow and Black" Against CSS Leaves Them at the Bottom of the Table
The team's obligation is to secure three points today against JSO to avoid further decline.
Press Release
Two consecutive defeats against CAB and CSS have put coach Nidhal Khiari and his team in a difficult situation. Facing JSO today, victory has become imperative. They must win the three points, no matter what.
Nidhal Khiari has no other alternative but to coach his team well to avoid a third consecutive mistake, which would undoubtedly cost him his position as head of the USBG technical staff. The key is to learn from the lessons of the lost match against the Sfaxians and not repeat the fatal errors that led to the bitter defeat.
There is no point in defending with ten players behind the ball for the entire match and then conceding due to a fatal relaxation after expending great physical and mental energy.
Mental Strength is Key
The example of young central defender Iyed Touis is striking. The player has great qualities for initiating plays from the back, not just playing as a sentinel to muzzle the opposing team's striker. A bad reflex, a hand too far out to counter the moving ball, and an unexpected penalty for the opponents.
Hichem Baccar's equalizing goal tempered the ardor of Ghazi Abderrazak and his partners, making them vulnerable. The second goal left them on their knees. Nidhal Khiari has focused the preparation for this decisive match against JSO on the mental aspect.
The team must not only score first but also seek to kill the game with more goals to put themselves out of harm's way and avoid thrilling finishes. The start of their escape from the relegation zone depends on the three points they must secure this afternoon.
