Espérance Sportive de Tunis have confirmed that they will use the current winter break to stage two friendly matches at Parc B, lining up meetings with JS Soukra and AS Soliman as they prepare for the resumption of competitive action.
The Tunisian giants will first take on JS Soukra on Wednesday 24 December before returning to the same venue three days later, on Saturday 27 December, to face AS Soliman.
Both matches are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM, giving the coaching staff the opportunity to observe their squad in identical conditions across the two fixtures.
The decision to organise this pair of games underlines Espérance’s desire to maintain rhythm and sharpness during a period in which the domestic calendar slows.
With the squad otherwise limited to training sessions, the technical staff consider these controlled match situations to be an essential tool for assessing fitness levels, tactical organisation and individual form.
Parc B, traditionally used by the club for training and development activities, will host the encounters.
The choice of venue allows the team to remain in a familiar environment, while also making logistical planning easier during a busy festive period.
It is also a setting in which younger players and fringe squad members are often given opportunities to express themselves, something that is expected to be part of the plan across both fixtures.
Facing JS Soukra first, Espérance will come up against a side known for its physical commitment and structured approach.
Three days later, AS Soliman are expected to provide a different profile of opposition, offering the technical staff a chance to test the squad against varying styles within a short time frame.
The back-to-back nature of the games is likely to be used to manage minutes carefully, rotating the line-ups to spread the workload and avoid fatigue.
Although these matches do not carry competitive stakes, they will still be scrutinised closely by the coaching team.
The winter break is often viewed as a crucial moment in the season, a window in which fine details can be corrected and momentum either regained or consolidated.
By scheduling two fixtures rather than one, Espérance signal that they intend to treat this period with seriousness rather than allowing intensity to drop.
Both kick-offs being set for 11:00 AM is also a deliberate choice.
Morning starts enable players to work at high tempo while avoiding the heavier evening schedules, and they allow the staff to devote the rest of the day to recovery and analysis.
Video review sessions, fitness monitoring and individual feedback are expected to follow each encounter, turning these friendlies into structured evaluation exercises rather than simple run-outs.
Supporters will not see these games reflected in league tables, but within the club they are regarded as valuable building blocks.
They provide a bridge between pure training and the return of competitive matches, helping to ensure that when Espérance step back into official fixtures, the transition is smooth.
With JS Soukra visiting Parc B on 24 December and AS Soliman arriving on 27 December, both at 11:00 AM, Espérance de Tunis have set out a clear and disciplined winter plan, one that reflects their commitment to preparation even during the quietest stretch of the season.
