Starting with a slight disadvantage due to the defeat in the first leg, Senegal also lacks the opportunity to host the match at home, as the Dakar stadium is suspended. Playing on neutral ground in Casablanca, Morocco, may provide an easier scenario for the Ivory Coast team.
Despite these challenges, Henri Saivet, the Bordeaux striker, remains confident and believes that anything is possible in football. Saivet expresses hope that an early goal will give Senegal the momentum they need. He emphasizes the team’s determination to do whatever it takes to secure a place in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Having gone through the youth selections in France, Saivet decided to represent Senegal. He speaks positively about the team’s dynamic, describing it as a young and healthy group with quality. Saivet sees playing in Morocco as an advantage, considering the reportedly poor state of the pitch in Senegal. He believes that having a good pitch will allow the team to express themselves better, as they have players who want to play attractive football.
