World Cup: Despite opponent's coaching turmoil, Japan's Honda warns Tunisia is dangerous

Japan's next opponent, Tunisia, has undergone a sudden coaching change following a significant 1-5 defeat to Sweden. Despite this turmoil, Japanese football star Keisuke Honda has cautioned his national team, suggesting Tunisia might prove more challenging than Sweden.

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I didn't fully grasp this team yet. But at least from the first half, I didn't feel there was such a big gap between the two sides. Tunisia actually created several very threatening chances.

Honda observed the first half of Tunisia's match against Sweden closely and noted that the gap between the teams did not appear as large as the scoreline suggested. He pointed out that Tunisia created several dangerous scoring opportunities. However, he also identified defensive disorganization as a notable weakness.

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But I actually think Tunisia is a more troublesome opponent for Japan, and might be more difficult to handle.

Despite these vulnerabilities, Honda believes Tunisia's individual player quality and physical prowess make them a potentially tricky opponent for Japan. He highlighted their ability to produce unpredictable attacking plays, which could pose a significant challenge for the Japanese defense. The upcoming match is scheduled for June 21.

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The team has several players with good individual abilities, so there are often unpredictable situations during attacks.