Lille midfielder Idrissa Gueye acknowledges that Senegal is not the favored team going into Saturday’s match against Ivory Coast in the 2014 World Cup play-offs. He reflects on the previous defeat of the Lions against the Elephants and believes that the pressure is on the Ivorian side.
Gueye emphasizes the importance of avoiding the mistakes made in the past, particularly recalling the mismanagement of their match in Abidjan where Senegal led 2-1 before eventually losing 4-2. He sees this as an opportunity for Senegal to approach the game with less pressure and believes that a good result at home can put them in a favorable position for qualification.
The final training session in Abidjan focused on key aspects like the team’s defensive block and finishing in front of the goals. The Senegalese team, led by coach Alain Giresse, is gearing up for the crucial play-off match against Ivory Coast. If you have any more questions or if there’s anything else I can assist you with, feel free to ask!
