Patrick Mboma, former striker of the Indomitable Lions and current Canal + consultant, believes that Senegal has less than a 50% chance against Ivory Coast on November 16, 2013. He emphasizes the importance of building a cohesive team and fielding players with form and physical potential to beat the Elephants. Mboma notes that Senegal has the ability to score two goals per match but emphasizes the difficulty of scoring three against Ivory Coast. He mentions that while Senegal has talented players, they lack self-sacrifice and will. Mboma also discusses the absence of Demba Bâ, stating that it shouldn’t solely be blamed on coach Giresse. Reflecting on the 2002 CAN final, Mboma highlights the importance of a coach who understands and motivates the players, something he feels is lacking in the current Senegal team. He concludes that Senegal needs to be concentrated and efficient to create a surprise on November 16.
MONDIAL 2014: PATRICK MBOMA, “SENEGAL HAS LESS THAN A 50% CHANCE AGAINST IVORY COAST”
