In the upcoming round of 16 first leg match of the Caf Champions League, Esperance de Tunis will face Real de Bamako this Saturday. The Tunisian club’s leaders anticipate a challenging encounter against their Malian opponents, as stated during a press conference held on Wednesday.
Ruud Krol, speaking at the briefing, acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match against a technically adept team. Real de Bamako is known for their tactical prowess, typically employing a 4-3-2-1 formation. Krol emphasized the need for Esperance to secure a favorable result to set a positive trajectory for the rest of the competition.
Esperance will be without the services of Yannick Ndjeng and Iheb Msakni for the match. While Ndjeng has been absent for several matches, the decision regarding Msakni’s replacement is yet to be finalized. Nevertheless, Krol affirmed that the entire squad is ready and committed to the task at hand, fostering a positive team spirit.
[Tags: esperance-de-tunis, Champions League, Real Bamako, Tunisia]
