Tunisia coach Nabil Maaloul claims his side “have no other choice” but to beat Belgium on Saturday if they want to keep their World Cup dream alive.
Although he’s not mathematically correct – a draw would be enough to take their qualification hopes to the final game against Panama – Maaloul is targeting all three points against Roberto Martinez’s supremely-talented Red Devils.
Tunisia fought hard in their opening game against England but succumbed to a late Harry Kane header in Volgograd and Maaloul is hoping to bounce back by stunning one of the tournament favourites.
Maaloul said: “We can feel the pressure now following the loss in the opening game and obviously the Belgium team is one to be reckoned with.
“We have to win tomorrow, we have no other choice. When we drew this group, we knew very well that Belgium were very strong but we are ready and hopefully we will be able to avoid the mistakes we made against England.”