After Tunisia’s inglorious elimination from Group D in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), there has been criticism and controversy within the team. Hamdi Harbaoui’s comments on his Shems FM interview have led to reactions from other players. Here are the key points:
- Harbaoui’s Criticism:
- Hamdi Harbaoui, the Lokeren player, made critical remarks about the national team’s coach, Sami Trabelsi, during an interview on Shems FM after Tunisia’s elimination from the CAN.
- Khaled Mouelhi’s Response:
- Khaled Mouelhi, a midfielder for the Eagles of Carthage and Esperance de Tunis, responded to Harbaoui’s comments.
- Mouelhi questioned Harbaoui’s authority to evaluate Sami Trabelsi and accused him of exaggerating, especially considering Harbaoui’s limited playing time.
- Team Unity:
- Mouelhi emphasized that other players who also had limited playing time did not accuse the group in the same way. He highlighted the importance of maintaining unity within the team.
- Harm to Tunisia’s Image:
- Mouelhi expressed disappointment with Harbaoui’s comments, stating that it harms the image of the country. He described it as presenting a false image to the Tunisian people.
- Internal Matters:
- Mouelhi referred to the issues raised by Harbaoui as part of the team’s “internal kitchen,” suggesting that such matters should be handled within the team rather than aired publicly.
The response from Khaled Mouelhi reflects concerns about team unity and the impact of public criticisms on the image of the national team. The controversy highlights the challenges and tensions that can arise within a football squad, especially in the aftermath of a disappointing tournament performance.
