Club Africain will be without right winger Bassem Srarfi for their Ligue 1 encounter against CA Bizertin on Sunday after the player sustained an injury during a Tunisian Cup match against CS Msaken.
The absence of Srarfi presents a fresh headache for head coach David Bettoni ahead of the 28th round of the league campaign.
The club has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature or severity of the injury, but confirmed that Srarfi will play no part in the weekend fixture.
Srarfi’s injury comes at a particularly unfortunate time for Club Africain as they prepare to face a CA Bizertin side known for their formidable home form.
The Bizertins have built strong momentum at their October 15 Stadium, winning each of their last four matches there, and will pose a significant challenge.
During the Tunisian Cup match against CS Msaken, which saw Club Africain advance, Srarfi was forced off the pitch, leaving concerns about his fitness for the rest of the season.
While the club has remained tight-lipped about the extent of his unavailability, the immediate focus is on managing his recovery carefully to avoid aggravating the injury.
The loss of Srarfi, who has been a key figure on the right flank, deprives Club Africain of one of their primary attacking outlets.
His creativity, speed, and technical ability have been instrumental for Bettoni’s side, and his absence is likely to demand tactical adjustments against a high-flying CA Bizertin.
Bettoni will now have to rely on his squad’s depth to fill the void left by the Tunisian international.
Facing an in-form opponent away from home, Club Africain must find a way to maintain their competitiveness and secure valuable points as the season draws toward its climax.
Meanwhile, CA Bizertin will be aiming to capitalise on Club Africain’s weakened line-up.
With their impressive recent record at home, confidence is high within the Bizertin camp that they can continue their winning run and strengthen their position in the standings.
For Club Africain, the hope remains that Srarfi’s injury will not result in a long-term absence, with critical fixtures still ahead.
His return could prove vital if the team are to meet their ambitions in both domestic league and cup competitions.
