This Thursday, first place in Group L, for qualifying for CAN 2025, will be played out between Burkina Faso and Senegal. After their 1-1 draw at the Stade Abdoulaye Wade on September 6, the two nations will try to decide between themselves in Bamako, where the Stallions will host the Lions.
For this meeting, Pape Thiaw should not deny his 4-2-3-1 composition, proposed during the double confrontation against Malawi in October. But several changes should be made.
First, in the cages, Edouard Mendy is expected to take his place from Sény Dieng, starter in the two matches against Malawi. Returning from injury, the Al Ahli goalkeeper has found good form in Saudi Arabia. In defense, too, a major change is expected. This is the return of Krépin Diatta. He should start on the right. In the center, the Koulibaly – Niakhaté pair should not move, while El Hadji Malick Diouf should continue on the left, following the withdrawal of Ismail Jakobs.
In the middle, the double pivot dear to Pape Thiaw should be made up of Pape Matar Sarr and Pape Gueye. Discomforted in the adductors, Lamine Camara is uncertain. For the front quartet, Sadio Mané and Ismaila Sarr are expected in the lanes, Iliman Ndiaye as playmaker and Nicolas Jackson at the forefront. The latter is on waivers with Boulaye Dia, very successful with Lazio since the start of the season. But Pape Thiaw should bet on the Chelsea player’s speed.
Probable composition of Senegal
Edouard Mendy – Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malick Diouf – Pape Guéye, Father Matar Sarr – Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr – Nicolas Jackson
Auteur: Mouhamed CAMARA – Seneweb.com
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