A Tunisia arrives motivated to seek recovery against the Japan this Saturday (20), at the Monterrey Stadium, in a match that will be marked as the thousandth game in the history of the World Cups.
Newly hired, the French coach stated this Friday (19) that the team is “thirsty for revenge” after the tournament’s debut.
The setback led to , hastily replaced by Renard, who will have the task of regaining the confidence of a shaken squad.
At a press conference, the commander said that he has been working on the team’s fundamentals since taking office and stressed that he is not a “magician”, indicating that the reconstruction will require time.
The task, however, will not be simple. The opponent will be Japan, the four-time Asian champion, who showed strength in the first round by seeking a draw twice and achieving a 2-2 defeat against the Netherlands.
Recognizing Japanese favoritism, Renard stated that Cape Verde’s surprising draw against Spain serves as an inspiration for the Tunisians.
“This gives us hope,” declared the coach.
