Eric Cantona, serving as a consultant on Canal + Sport during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2013), shared his analysis of Tunisian football, particularly the playing style of the Carthage Eagles. Here are the key points from Cantona’s analysis:
- Tunisia’s Style of Play:
- Cantona characterizes the Tunisian football team as specialists in “anesthesia.”
- According to him, Tunisia tends to allow the opposing team to dominate, physically exhausting them in the process.
- He suggests that Tunisia then scores a goal unexpectedly, disrupting the psychological state of their opponents.
- Previous Instances:
- Cantona refers to similar scenarios in the past, such as in 2012 against Morocco and Algeria, where Tunisia employed this tactical approach.
- Tactical and Physical Superiority:
- Cantona praises Tunisia for being tactically and physically superior, describing them as the best in these aspects.
- Warning to Opponents:
- The analyst issues a warning to Tunisia’s upcoming opponents, suggesting that they should be prepared for this style of play.
- The coach of the Ivory Coast national team, Sabri Lamouchi, who is of Tunisian origin, will be the first to face Tunisia, followed by Togo and their coach, Didier Six.
Cantona’s analysis provides insights into the strategic approach of the Tunisian national football team, highlighting their ability to control and influence matches through a specific tactical style.
