Tunisia have reportedly dismissed head coach Sabri Lamouchi following a disastrous 5-1 loss to Sweden in their opening World Cup match. The decision comes as a shock to fans, with only half of the 48 teams having played their first game.
Lamouchi Sacked After Heavy Defeat
According to reports, Lamouchi was relieved of his duties after the heavy defeat in the early hours of Monday. TalkSPORT suggests an official announcement from the Tunisian football federation is imminent. Former Sunderland midfielder Wahbi Khazri is expected to take over as interim coach for the remainder of the tournament, starting with the match against Japan on Sunday.
Permanent Replacement Speculation
Mondher Kebaier is reportedly the early frontrunner to become the permanent head coach, according to the Mirror. Lamouchi, who previously played for Nottingham Forest, had a brief tenure with the national team.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
