JSK Aims to Repeat Victory Against ESS
Credit: Mokhtar HMIMA
After defeating ASM in La Marsa, the Aghlabides are set to face ESS in a match they enjoy playing in Kairouan.
Historically, Etoile has always been wary of playing away in Kairouan. JSK likes this matchup and has often posed significant problems for ESS, even when Etoile was the favorite. For this afternoon's match, JSK will not change its attitude and will be motivated and well-prepared to win. The recent precious victory in La Marsa did not have a direct impact on the competition, as all opponents won their matches. Therefore, JSK must win and wait for a mistake from OB or ASG.
To achieve this, JSK relies on the team's good form, which seems to have found a certain balance under the direction of Luc Eymael. The Belgian coach has won two matches and lost unfairly to EST. Moreover, the players are more serious, and the team's disposition on the field is better, with a compact block. Against ESS, JSK is counting on a psychological advantage in Kairouan when facing their neighbors.
Eymael's first priority has been to work on the team's defense, which he fears may make primary placement errors or show nonchalance in duels, as was the case against ASM at the end of the match. Bejaoui, Ammar, Azib, Ben Hassine, and Cisse are expected to play firmly and avoid fatal errors. No significant changes are expected in the team, except for a replacement for Camara in the axis.
Up front, Eymael is counting on the liveliness and technique of Rayan Hamrouni, a player who is progressing quickly and helps in creation. Perhaps Liouane will be launched from the start to vary the offensive game. In the attack, Kanu will have a key role to play in finalizing the situations that will arise. JSK is in a good position to repeat the exploit of the first leg in Sousse.
