Stade Tunisien recently faced Al Hilal Omdurman in a friendly match at the annex of Radès, as part of their preparation for the upcoming match against Métlaoui. The match, initially scheduled at the Hedi Naïfer complex in Bardo, took place on a different day, with Al Hilal Omdurman winning 2-1. The Stade Tunisien team, under the management of coach Tozé Marreco, featured a large rotation of players.
The match saw several players get game time, including goalkeeper Atef Dkhili, who was later replaced by Noureddine Farhati, who had recovered from an injury. The starting lineup also included Fedi Abdi, Aziz Saihi, Yassine Arfaoui, Papa Diop, Yussuf Touré, Najd Dabbebi, Baraket Hmidi, Amadou Ndiaye, and Amine Khemissi. This large squad rotation allowed Marreco to assess the performance of various players.
In the second half, Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Bienvenu Vigninou, Wael Ouerghemi, and Youssef Dhaflaoui made their appearances, followed by Moncef Gharbi and Boubaker Camara, who scored a goal towards the end of the match. Marreco's strategy allowed him to recover some players who had been out of the squad for some time, such as Najd Dabbebi and Moncef Gharbi.
The match also confirmed the form of some players, including Fedi Abdi and Yassine Arfaoui. The defensive unit now has a wider range of players to choose from, including Hassine Refai and Rayed Derbali, who are gaining momentum. The team's defensive and midfield structures are taking shape under Marreco's management.
The midfield unit has been strengthened by the return of Youssef Oumarou, a Nigerian player with significant experience. He joins forces with Mame Saliou Thioune and Papa Diop, two Senegalese players who form the core of the team. Thioune's dynamic play and Diop's defensive skills provide a solid foundation for the team.
The attacking unit, with a preferred 3-4-3 formation, features complementary players who are fast and incisive. Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Baraket Hmidi, and other forwards, such as Youssef Saâfi, provide width and attacking threat. Amadou Ndiaye, a powerful athlete, serves as a focal point up front.
The friendly match against Al Hilal Omdurman provided valuable insights for coach Tozé Marreco as he prepares his team for the upcoming league matches. The large squad rotation allowed him to assess the performance of various players and make informed decisions about the team's composition.
Key points
- The Stade Tunisien team featured a large rotation of players against Al Hilal Omdurman, showcasing coach Tozé Marreco's strategy to prepare for upcoming matches.
- The team's defensive and midfield structures are taking shape under Marreco's management, with a wider range of players to choose from.
- The attacking unit features complementary players who are fast and incisive, providing a solid foundation for the team.
