Qualifications Coupe du monde : Vers un forfait de Assane Diao et Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly ?
In a few days, national coach Pape Thiaw will reveal the list of players selected to face Sudan, on September 4 in Dakar, and DR Congo, on September 8 in Kinshasa. However, questions remain regarding the presence of two strikers: Assane Diao and Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly.
The former, who impressed during his first international appearance last March, during the 5th and 6th rounds of World Cup qualifying, is still not fully recovered from the foot fracture he sustained on April 23. Although he resumed training on July 28, the 19-year-old striker, who was absent last weekend, is not yet 100% fit. His absence for the next two matches therefore appears to be a given.
For his part, Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly could also be missing. After a great 2024-2025 season with FC Metz (15 goals), he largely contributed to the Lorraine club's return to Ligue 1. His performances earned him a spot in the national team, where he distinguished himself by scoring the third goal in the 3-1 victory against England. Today, the Kolda native wants to leave Metz to join the English championship, particularly Middlesbrough, who are interested in him. But this transfer has been slow to materialize, causing a standoff between the former Génération Foot player and the French club.
Although he wore the captain's armband on the first day, Sabaly was absent from the match sheet on the second day against Lyon (3-0), due to his strike movement.
Even though Pape Thiaw has other options in case of withdrawals, the presence of these two attackers would be a major asset for Senegal ahead of these two crucial matches.
Commentaires (4)
L'un est blessé pas de blème , quant à l'autre il peut être sélectionné puisqu'il a prouvé. Son problème de transfert ne doit pas impacter sur l'équipe nationale.
3 matchs a gagner et je pense pas que le Senegal va gagner. Un peu trop tard. ils auraient du etre 1 er depuis lontps avec une plus de points.
diao lui il peut absenter, en tout cas pour moi, c'est pas trop ça, quant à sabaly lui, il est indispensable pour ce genre de match, il est rapide et peut accélérer le jeu à tout moment, en plus, il marque. Son absence sera un coup pour l'équipe.
continuez de rever
vous allez voire au stade des martyrs
vous allez pleurer car le congo ne ratera cette occasion unique d aller a la coupe du monde
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