Elias Saad
RW (CF)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Dec 27, 1999 (26)
Right
6'1"
159 lb
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One cross in 4-0 defeat
Saad recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Japan.
Analysis: Saad played just 45 minutes for the losing side. His most valuable contribution in the match was a cross which was not accurate. Saad finished with an 83.3 percent passing accuracy.
Active despite heavy defeat
Saad generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 defeat versus Sweden.
Analysis: Saad started as one of Tunisia's attacking options in Sunday's 5-1 defeat to Sweden, delivering one shot off-target and one accurate cross across his time on the pitch as his side were completely overwhelmed by a Swedish team that pressed relentlessly and scored five times from 13 total attempts at Monterrey Stadium. The attacker showed glimpses of directness and his one accurate cross created a half-chance that his side were unable to convert, but the scoreline and the lack of any meaningful service from a midfield that was comprehensively outplayed severely limited his ability to make any impact in the final third. His pace and direct running give Tunisia a potentially dangerous outlet in games where his team can compete on more equal terms, but Sunday's defeat leaves his side needing an immediate and significant collective improvement to stay alive in their World Cup group.
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