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New Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has advised his players to maintain a high level of concentration ahead of their second game against Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Recall that Tunisia replaced former head coach Sabri Lamouchi immediately following an embarrassing 5-1 loss to Sweden.
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It’s not the first time Renard has replaced Lamouchi. The two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner succeeded his French counterpart in 2014 as head coach of Ivory Coast following its group stage exit at the World Cup.
Renard, known for masterminding Saudi Arabia’s shock win over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup, was brought in on a rapid turnaround.
He faces a significant challenge in revitalizing the squad before their upcoming match in Monterrey, Mexico.
He informed reporters that although they have limited time to prepare, the main objective is to maintain the players’ morale and concentration.
“At the moment we need to be focused on ourselves,” Renard told reporters at the team’s training ground just hours after flying into Monterrey.
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“We still have a few days to be ready.
“It’s a World Cup,” he said. “I know the passion around this event. That’s what motivated me to come, and it’s a challenge, which isn’t easy.
“I’ve told them they have to keep their heads up; you’re here to represent your country,” Renard said.
