Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Walid NALOUTI
Published on 2024-04-14 09:43:35
Leading the playoffs with a six-point lead over their immediate pursuer and opponent of the day, the “Sang et Or” aspire to widen the gap in the match. They just need to win on the Stade Mustapha-Ben Jannet.
Miguel Cardoso and his men will be the hosts this afternoon for one of the best teams in the championship, namely US Monastir. A difficult away trip that makes this classic match between the leader and its runner-up more interesting to follow. A classic match whose result would give a boost to Espérance in the title race, in addition to its impact on the players’ mentality. Indeed, a victory tonight would boost the players’ morale a week before the first leg of the semi-final against Sundowns in the Champions League. In other words, bringing back a win from Monastir would be killing two birds with one stone. The “Sang et Or”, who lead the playoffs with a six-point lead over their immediate pursuer and opponent of the day, USM, therefore aspire to widen the gap in the match. They just need to win on the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet and the deal would be almost sealed.
Ben Hammouda, Ghacha, and Amamou in the starting lineup!
Yesterday, the team had their final training session at Parc B before heading to Monastir where they spent the night. In preparation for today’s classic match, the technical staff has a full squad available. There are no absences due to injury or suspension. As for the starting eleven, three changes are possible, one change per compartment.
The first change would affect the defense, the central axis precisely, with Hani Amamou coming in instead of Mohamed Amine Tougai. In midfield, Miguel Cardoso is considering bringing in Houssam Ghacha on the right wing and fielding Yan Sasse as a playmaker. Finally, in attack, it is not excluded to see Mohamed Ali Ben Hammouda starting.
In short, a different tactical approach aimed mainly at providing new options in attack, a compartment that struggled in the double confrontation against ASEC Mimosas in the Champions League quarter-finals. As for Amamou, this player needs playing time, especially since he is on the African list.
Probable lineup: Memmiche, Ben Ali (Bouchniba), Meriah, Amamou (Tougai), Ben Hmida, Ghacha, Tka, Aholou,
Bouguerra, Sasse, and Ben Hammouda (Rodrigues).
Read the original article(French) on La Presse Tunisie
