Defeat in Monastir Complicates Matters
The loss conceded in Monastir during the previous matchday has not improved the situation. By hosting JSK, a direct opponent, this afternoon, the Marsois must win at all costs. Because only three points count in the fight for maintenance. The Press — To date, the Marsois still cannot be consistent in their results, and this is what complicates their situation. Due to this irregularity, the suburban team cannot definitively detach themselves from the red zone. Just last week, they conceded defeat to Monastir. And even if they dispute the arbitration, the result is there: ASM occupies 10th place in the standings with 22 points, just 9 points ahead of the red lantern, ASG, a direct opponent they beat at home during the penultimate matchday. And that's what they need to do again this afternoon against another direct opponent, namely JSK, 13th in the standings with 17 points. That being said, JSK is now more difficult to handle with the advent of their new coach, Belgian Luc Eymael, which will make the mission even more difficult for Ameur Derbal and his men. As a reminder, the ASM management officially contested the performance of the referee, Haythem Trabelsi, who officiated their last match against USM, estimating that he deprived them of two regular penalties and demanding that the National Directorate of Arbitration open an investigation.
Suspensions and Injuries
Ricky Gneba Suspended Suspensions and injuries are part of the game. In this sense, the Marsois coach, Ameur Derbal, will be deprived of the services of midfielder Ricky Gneba, expelled during the previous match. An absence that reduces the alternative solutions for the Marsois coach. And since the infirmary is not emptying, the suburban coach will also be deprived of the services of right winger Amanallah Ben Hmida, not yet recovered, and center-forward Kalu Godwin, still convalescing. In short, absences that affect all three compartments. Despite these absences, the Marsois coach must imperatively find solutions to unlock the Aghlabid defense. To do this, he can still count on the latest arrival, Angolan striker Victorino Polaco. It is essential to win at all costs, or risk complicating an already difficult situation.
