The Press — They Say "It Doesn't Matter if the Cat is White or Black, as Long as it Catches the Mouse"
The appointment of Sabri Lamouchi has set the web ablaze. We were supposed to hear from him, but the rain had other plans. This turned out to be a good thing, as it allowed the situation to settle. Fortunately, there were no commitments made to the Tunisian team in the meantime.
It seems that time has had an effect on those who were initially opposed to the appointment. They have come to understand that the Tunisian team cannot afford to lose the support of its fans, as it needs them. The upcoming matches will reveal more about what is being prepared.
In any case, to avoid poisoning the atmosphere and preventing negative repercussions, we should not take everything that is being said, here or there, at face value. However, we believe that this interval has been used wisely to put things in order and establish a strategy to achieve the set objectives.
We cannot believe that the new national coach has decided to rely solely on players who play abroad. This would be a grave strategic error. A player who has played at a high level and a coach who has managed national teams cannot act in such a childish manner.
Steps to be Taken
To set things straight, it seems to us that it is time to see more clearly into the future of the national team. This would be a way to re-establish contact and know where we are headed.
In recent weeks, the number of dual nationals has multiplied, and it seems that the Tunisian team has been turned into a haven for misfits. We need to be reasonable to avoid missing the real objectives. While acknowledging the merits of their recruitment to the sports management, there are elements to be considered. These young players are certainly welcome, and we should never close the door on them, just as we did with Sabri Lamouchi in 1993. However, we need to make them understand that there are steps to be taken before they can claim anything.
This is why focusing solely on the senior team is a mistake. We need to relaunch the U16, U17, and Olympic teams, and arrange test matches so that those invited can feel like future internationals. This requires significant financial resources, but by starting to get closer to our neighbors who have made enormous progress, we could constructively wait for better days.
In conclusion, we must absolutely stay positive to avoid getting trapped in this unhealthy atmosphere, which could cost us dearly.
