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Tunisia's national football team is set to face Japan on Sunday morning, but significant doubts linger about their ability to compete. Coach Hervé Renard inherits a squad described as demoralized and lacking motivation, facing the immense challenge of finding a formula for reaction. The core question remains whether the team possesses the necessary means to improve its performance.

The team's recent showings have been deeply concerning, marked by a "mediocrity" in both individual and collective technical skills. They have been described as unpredictable, sometimes appearing solid defensively but often fragile. In their first match, the defense, even when playing with five players, struggled to contain opponents' movements. The team has conceded 10 goals across two matches, a statistic deemed too high for a team aspiring to advance to the second round.

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There are no easy matches, there are no difficult matches, there is above all the form of the day and the profile of the opponent and 90 minutes to get out of it.

Analysts point to a pervasive gloomy atmosphere within the Tunisian camp that has persisted for years, exacerbated by a frequent turnover of coaches. The problem is seen as extending beyond coaching to the players themselves. With little time for transformation, the inevitable recipe for success lies in a collective approach, emphasizing the efforts of all players. A strong defense, which has historically been Tunisia's strength, is considered paramount. Without it, expectations for positive results are minimal. The team needs to behave like mature adults aware of the weight of responsibility to improve their chances against a well-organized Japanese side.

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The team's national team has always succeeded when its defense held up. Otherwise, it is impossible to expect anything.