Stade Tunisien Aims to Reclaim Leadership with Victory over ASM
With four wins and two draws under their belt, Stade Tunisien boasts impressive statistics that are hard to ignore. Today, as they host ASM at Hedi Ennaifer, Chokri Khatoui's team intends to validate their position once again and reclaim the leadership they "temporarily" ceded to ESZ.
Building on Recent Success
Following a convincing win in the preliminary round of the C3 against Mauritania's AS SNIM, Stade Tunisien aims to confirm their championship ambitions and maintain their current winning streak as they face off against the northern suburban team in their Bardo stronghold.
Victory is a Must
The team's goal is clear: victory and nothing but victory to stay on a roll and approach the next matches with serenity. Upcoming challenges include a match against ESS in Sousse, a home game against ES Zarzis, and the return leg against the Mauritanian representative in the CAF Cup. So, what are the current dispositions of the Bardolais team, and what can we expect from their starting lineup against the Saf-Saf team?
Team Lineup and Strategy
Initially, Chokri Khatoui may choose to retain most of the players who performed well in the last match, with some adjustments in midfield and attack. A successful rotation strategy was employed against AS SNIM, with a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring a defensive line composed of Sghaier, Sahraoui, Khalfa, and Sayhi. The team also included two wingbacks, Touré and Ouerghemi, behind the attacking trio of Khemissi on the left, Saafi on the right, and Haboubi at the heart of the game, just behind the striker Nidaye.
Potential Changes for the ASM Match
However, against ASM, the two midfield pivots, Smaali and Mahamat Thiam, may each vie for a starting position, while the offensive midfielder Amath Ndaw could also be launched from the start. Although the same defensive quartet is likely to start, the attack may see changes, with Amir Jaouadi, Moncef Gharbi, and Firas Aifia potentially being introduced from the beginning or incorporated during the game.
Flexibility is Key
This afternoon, regardless of the starting lineup chosen by Khatoui, one thing is certain: the Stade Tunisien coach has consistently shown his ability to make adjustments, rotate players, and adapt to situations as needed, with the exception of certain key elements.
