Senegalese striker Ismaila Sarr will win his 50th cap against Qatar
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TEAM NEWS
Qatar goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb could be replaced after clash against Ecuador.
His likely deputy would be Meshaal Barsham, younger brother of reigning world champion and Olympic high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim.
Senegal coach Aliou Cisse says he will remain loyal to goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who came under criticism after the 2-0 defeat by the Netherlands.
“Edouard’s qualities speak for themselves,” said Cisse.
“I don’t think anyone doubts him, sometimes he has highs, sometimes he has lows, he has my full confidence… he will be on the pitch.”
Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson could make the starting XI while Watford’s Ismaila Sarr is set to win his 50th cap.
MATCH FACTS
- Qatar missed a shot on goal in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat by Ecuador.
- The Maroons were without a win against African opponents in three previous home games, lost twice against Algeria and drew against Egypt.
- Felix Sanchez is the seventh Spaniard to coach a nation other than Spain at the World Cup. In 2018, Roberto Martinez was the only one to make it to the round of 16 with Belgium.
- Senegal’s only goal in nine World Cup games came in a surprise 1-0 win over holders France in 2002. It was also their first World Cup game.
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