Senegal coach Pape Thiaw picked his squad for June friendlies against Ireland and England. The team plays Ireland on June 6 and England on June 10. Star player Sadio Mane from Al Nassr missed the cut and surprised many fans. Thiaw chose European professionals mixed with young hopefuls for the matches.
The coach builds toward future tournaments with these preparation games. Mane's absence creates significant discussion points regarding team selection. Thiaw wants to test new combinations before important competitions arrive. The squad features experienced defenders like Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Midfield options feature Idrissa Gueye, Lamine Camara, and Pape Matar Sarr among others. The forward line is led by Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, and Abdallah Sima in the attack. Young players earn chances to prove themselves at the international level. The Lions of Teranga prepare for challenging matches against strong European opponents.
The coach builds toward future tournaments with these preparation games. Mane's absence creates significant discussion points regarding team selection. Thiaw wants to test new combinations before important competitions arrive. The squad features experienced defenders like Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
Midfield options feature Idrissa Gueye, Lamine Camara, and Pape Matar Sarr among others. The forward line is led by Ismaila Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, and Abdallah Sima in the attack. Young players earn chances to prove themselves at the international level. The Lions of Teranga prepare for challenging matches against strong European opponents.
