Ellyes Skhiri
FrankfurtCM
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May 10, 1995 (31)
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6'1"
163 lb
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One tackle in 4-0 defeat
Skhiri generated one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Japan.
Analysis: Skhiri made four clearances, second-most by a Tunisia player in the match. However, the 31-year-old will be bitterly disappointed after committing an error which led to a goal from Japan. Skhiri finished with 89.5 percent passing accuracy in the match as well.
Costly mistake in defeat
Skhiri had two tackles (zero won) and two interceptions in Sunday's 5-1 loss against Sweden.
Analysis: Skhiri was Tunisia's hardest-working midfielder in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Sweden, registering two tackles and two interceptions in a match where his side were consistently outmuscled and outpaced in central areas by a Swedish midfield that controlled the tempo from the first whistle. The Frankfurt midfielder was also directly responsible for Sweden's third goal, losing possession under pressure before Alexander Isak recovered the ball and immediately fed Viktor Gyokeres, who finished clinically to effectively end the contest as a competitive match, a moment that encapsulated Tunisia's collective inability to deal with Sweden's relentless pressing intensity throughout the evening. His experience and leadership on the ball remain Tunisia's most important midfield assets heading into the remainder of the group stage, but avoiding costly turnovers in dangerous areas will be essential if his side are to make the step up needed to stay in World Cup contention.
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