In Saudi Arabia as in Serbia or England, several Senegalese shone in foreign Championships during the past week. here is our Team Of The Weekarranged in 4-4-2.
Seny Dieng finishes in style
A decent last match of the season for the Senegalese international goalkeeper with Middlesbrough. Against Watford, this Saturday during the last day of the Championship, Dieng was quickly called upon by Vakoun Issouf Bayo, but he reacted well to push back this header from point blank range.‘Ivorian, avoiding Watford’s opener. If he can’t do much on Wesley Hoedt’s goal, he makes a good save in front of Ismaël Koné in the process. Behind, Boro won 3-1 and finished the season in 8th place. Seny Dieng will have played 35 Championship matches, for 10 clean sheets and 47 goals conceded. A rather good season which could lead him to leave Middlesbrough for the Premier League during the next summer transfer window.
YOUSSOUF SABALY leading
When he is present, Real Betis generally succeeds in its matches. The trip to Osasuna this Sunday as part of the 34th day of LaLiga was no exception. Established on the right-back position, the former Senegalese international achieved a good match. His high-quality cross leads to Ayoze Pérez’s opener. Behind, he was strong in defense to contain his opponents. For a 0-2 victory for Betis who still remain in contact for qualification in the Europa League.
KALIDOU KOULIBALY pattern size
Al-Hilal can always count on its Senegalese international defender to maintain its invincibility on the national scene. Kalidou Koulibaly produced two big performances during the past week. In the King’s Cup semi-final on Tuesday against Al-Ittihad, he was one good reasons for this 2-1 victory for an Al-Hilal team that has long been outnumbered. He did not take risks and repelled most of the hot actions of Al-Ittihad attackers. Hesitant at the start of the match on Friday against Al-Taawoun (3-0), he finished his match better. He especially shone on his raises, as he showed a lot of authority in duels and interventions.
PAPY DJILOBODJI captain courage
First relegated in the Turkish Championship, Gaziantep missed a great opportunity to escape the red zone when they hosted Hatayspor this Sunday (1-1). Papy Djilobodji’s partners saw their teammate Denis Dragus miss a penalty a few minutes from the end. It is all the more frustrating that the Senegalese captain held his position during this match. It is he who opens the scoring for Gaziantep. Concentrated, he prevented Hatayspor’s attackers from combining and was authoritarian in the duels. He may be 35 years old, but he remains a sure bet in the Süper Lig.
ARIAL MENDY applied
The left side of Grenoble was not flamboyant on Friday during his team’s victory (2-1) against US Concarneau. However, he showed himself to be serious, active and with a big physical presence in his lane. Solid in the defensive compartments, he also gave himself offensively with some sharp climbs and crosses. Remember that Grenoble, comfortably classified in the soft underbelly of the Ligue 2 ranking (11th), can no longer claim to compete in the promotion play-offs with two days remaining.
ALIOUNE NDOYE determining
A great week for the young Senegalese striker with Valmiera FC in the Latvian Championship. Coming into play in the second half on Wednesday during the trip to Metta, he hurt the opposing defense with several attempts. He was rewarded with this goal in the 80th minute which allows his team to snatch a draw. Determined in the game, he did it again with a second goal to give Valmiera victory against the leader RFS this Sunday (2-0). Mobile and good in spaces.
NAMPALYS MENDY omnipresent
The 31-year-old midfielder made a very interesting performance on Friday during Lens’ precious victory against Lorient (2-0). He talked about his quality of recovery and passing to steal a ball from Tiémoué Bakayoko and put Elye Wahi, author of the orvirtue of the Lensoise score. Shining in the Sang et Or midfield throughout this match. With the injury of Neil Aynaoui, Lens, sixth in the standings, obviously still hopes to be able to count on a Nampalys Mendy at this level to qualify for a European Cup at the end of the last two days of Ligue 1.
CHEIKH NIASSE has gained momentum
The Young Boys Bern midfielder began his match against Zürich timidly this Sunday, with some hesitation on passes and complicated movements. But he ended up taking the measures of the field and imposing his qualities on his opponents. When he wasWith the ball at his feet and technically comfortable, YB took control of the match. A lot of density in the duels and a lot of application on passes to break the lines. And the Young Boys, 2-0 winners of this match, are heading towards the title of Swiss champion.
SADIO MANE sparkling
Scorer on Wednesday in the King’s Cup semi-final against Al-Khaleej (3-1), the former Liverpool player confirmed his big moment during the Championship match this Sunday against Al-Wehda. Very inspired in dribbling or passing and also very generous, Mané delivered two passes decisive and scored a goal in this victory (6-0) for Al-Nassr. His efforts were remarkable for just under 80 minutes.
CHERIF NDIAYE titled
He is in good form and confirmed this Thursday against FK TSC Bačka Topola. Capable of creating a multitude of chances, notably thanks to his excellent quality of calls despite a low block with tight lines in front, the former Adana Demirspor player sometimes came up against the opposing defense and goalkeeper. But he had no doubts and scored the winning goal (2-1). A very important goal since it allowed Star of Belgrade to win its tenth title of Serbian Champion. It is also the first career trophy for Chérif Ndiaye, author of 9 goals in this Championship.
NICOLAS JACKSON efficient
Everyone prefers this version of Jackson. Contrary to what we had seen with him, the Chelsea striker did not ask for a lot to score in these last two Premier League matches. Already a scorer on Thursday in the victory against Tottenham (2-0), he did it again with a good performance against West Ham this Sunday (5-0). Involved in Chelsea’s first goal, he scored twice in the second half to cross the 16-goal mark this season. The other good thing to note is that he often made the right moves during these two matches of the week. Still in contact with Chelsea for qualification in the European Cup.
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