Renard: I am not a magician, but I will work to revive Tunisia

Hervé Renard, the newly appointed coach of Tunisia's national football team, has downplayed any notion that he possesses magical abilities to turn the team's fortunes around. Taking the helm after Sabri Lamouchi's dismissal, Renard stressed that success in football stems from hard work, preparation, concentration, and timely effectiveness, not from sorcery.

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I heard people say I was a magician, but I am not. There is no magic in football. There is work, preparation, concentration, and effectiveness at the right time.

Renard's immediate focus is on rallying the "Carthage Eagles" for their crucial second World Cup match against Japan. The team is looking to rebound from a heavy 1-5 defeat against Sweden. "We must support each other, believe in our chances, and maintain hope," Renard stated, noting a "spirit of revenge" within the squad that he hopes will make a difference.

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We must support each other, believe in our chances, and maintain this hope. There is a spirit of revenge within this team, and I hope it will make the difference.

The French coach emphasized that the match against Japan is a turning point for Tunisia's World Cup campaign. "Our objective is simple: to show a completely different face than the one displayed in the first match," he declared. Renard has found his players receptive and eager to prove themselves, describing them as "open-minded, eager to get their revenge and regain their honor." He believes their strength will lie in unity, rigor, discipline, and playing as a cohesive unit.

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We know what we have to do. Against Japan, the time has come to act to bring a smile back to the faces of Tunisian supporters. Our objective is simple: to show a completely different face than the one displayed in the first match.

Tunisia's World Cup journey continues with a match against Japan, who drew their opening game against the Netherlands. The "Carthage Eagles" will conclude their group stage against the Netherlands on June 26. Renard's arrival follows a turbulent period for the team, with Lamouchi's departure after just one match reportedly being a unique occurrence in World Cup history.

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I discovered open-minded players, eager to get their revenge and regain their honor. Our strength must be unity, rigor, discipline, and the ability to play as one block.