كتب : Megan Detrie
Tunisia managed a 2-2 draw in the opening match against Saudi Arabia and despite the stunning last gasp equalizer, Chedli was critical of his team's performance.
"Given the way the game unfolded, we can say it was a point won, but we have to admit we were terrible," he said of the three-time cup participants.
"Could anyone recognize that Tunisia team? What happened to our fluid one and two-touch passing game?
"We were so determined to do well that the occasion got the better of us and we lost our composure, me more than anyone."
Though, the 29-year-old player is confident that they can improve their game during the match against Spain. Chedli was quick to point out the team's bad habits and seems ready to fix their flaws.
"We absolutely must work on how we start the second-half," he said.
"It's become a habit in Tunisia to begin slowly after the break, so we need to be a lot more focused when we take to the field again."
According to Chedli, Spain, who lead the group with three points after their crushing 4-0 win over Ukraine, have studied the Carthage Eagles' style before the cup.
Still, the FC Nuremberg player hopes that Spain's easy victory over Ukraine put them in an overconfident mood against Tunisia.
"I hope Spain will take us for granted a little after their performance against Ukraine," Chedli said.
"However, I know Luis Aragones has watched us several times so I doubt they'll fall into that trap. He knows we didn't play at our true level against Saudi Arabia."
Gearing up to face-off against the European powerhouse, Chedli insisted that Tunisia is inspired rather than intimidated by the challenge presented.
"They've nothing but good players in their team, but that's a source of motivation rather than a reason to be afraid," he said.
"Playing in matches like this is exactly what we're at the World Cup for."