Stade Tunisien gears up for season with intensive training and friendlies

Stade Tunisien is diligently preparing for the new season under the guidance of Portuguese coach Tozé Marreco. The team has undergone intensive training sessions in Tabarka and Aïn Draham, focusing on physical conditioning and tactical integration of new recruits. The objective is to stabilize the starting lineup before the season opener.

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Maybe he will repeat to his locker room that ST, although branded as the 'thrill team' last season, didn't have enough energy towards the end, but it's not a tragedy because going through a good period and then faltering doesn't undermine the work done over a whole season.

Marreco's coaching philosophy demands significant energy and commitment from his players. He insists on peak physical fitness, stating that only fresh players will be selected, regardless of their talent. After building a strong foundation in physical training, the coach has moved on to refining the team's formation and strategy, ensuring players can adapt and demonstrate versatility.

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In short, at the Stade, mentality is paramount and the ideal way to prove that this team has backbone is precisely to go through turbulence and then bounce back.

The club has also been active in the transfer market. Striker Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, 35, has signed a two-year contract. Midfielder Zakaria El Ayeb, 23, joins from EST for two years. The team has also recruited Senegalese attacking midfielder Mame Salio Thioune, 20, winger Malek Chouikh, 26, and central defenders Raed Derbali and Wissem Chaouali.

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Tozé Marreco demands a lot of energy from his players. Very demanding, the Portuguese coach wants his proteges to give their all, and that's crucial in his philosophy.

With these preparations and new additions, Stade Tunisien aims to prove its growth and maturity. The team acknowledges a dip in performance in the latter half of the previous season but views it as a temporary setback rather than a reflection of the overall work. The focus is now on mental strength and the ability to overcome challenges and bounce back, demonstrating resilience throughout the season.

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In short, for the Stade coach, besides the fact that if a cog no longer works with the same efficiency, the whole machine gets jammed, players must adapt and show versatility.