The Press — We particularly appreciated two statements, one from Ferjani Sassi and the other from Jamel Sallami, the Jordanian coach.
The first concerns the upcoming match that the Tunisian team is preparing to play tonight against Brazil. Ferjani Sassi was as clear as he was aware of what this kind of confrontation between unevenly matched opponents on paper represents.
Indeed, the comparison is impossible between a team that is worth billions and a similar team that is made up of good players, but whose market value is just honest. "It's an opportunity to know our true value. Of course, everything is a matter of atmosphere, desire to make a good impression and to represent our football with dignity. We will spare no effort to present a resplendent face of Tunisian football. It will undoubtedly be a beautiful match, one that every footballer would love to play.
A match against Brazil is a reference." This is as clear as crystal and far from those untimely statements that make us smile. Knowing one's value is already a respectable goal. Accepting it is the beginning of wisdom and the realization that leads to more progress.
The second statement comes from the Jordanian coach. He did not seek excuses and did not insist on the result and the consequences of the expulsion of his player on the events of this match. By doing so, he would have sought excuses to explain the defeat of his team.
Instead, he emphasized the collective value of the opponent, which allowed him to identify many shortcomings to be corrected. "By coming to Tunisia, we knew it would be tough. The fact that we secured the advantage twice is still commendable for our team. But the Tunisian team deserved to come back twice in the match and knew how to win thanks to the pressure they applied throughout the second half."
It's not every day that we hear this voice of reason, which is a change from comments that accuse one another or draw conclusions that have nothing to do with the reality of events.
Key Points
- Ferjani Sassi believes that the upcoming match against Brazil is an opportunity for the Tunisian team to know its true value.
- The Jordanian coach, Jamel Sallami, emphasized the collective value of the Tunisian team and acknowledged their ability to come back twice in the match.
- Both statements demonstrate a sense of respect and sportsmanship, which is refreshing in the world of football.
- The match between Tunisia and Brazil is expected to be a beautiful and intense game, with the Tunisian team determined to present a resplendent face of Tunisian football.
