Saber Khalifa Cleared to Play Against Senegal Despite Injury Scare
Good news for Tunisia ahead of their crucial 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal: Saber Khalifa will be part of the squad making the trip to Dakar, despite earlier concerns about an Achilles tendon injury.
The Club Africain striker had raised alarms when he failed to complete training on Wednesday, but according to the Carthage Eagles’ team doctor, the injury was not serious, and Khalifa is declared fit for duty.
👥 Tunisia’s Squad Hit by Other Injuries
While Khalifa will travel, Tunisia will be without several key players due to injury:
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Jamel Saihi
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Sami Allagui
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Fakhreddine Ben Youssef
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Amine Chermiti
These absences could affect Tunisia’s depth and attacking options, placing even more importance on Khalifa’s fitness and performance.
⚽ Match Outlook
With the clash against Senegal’s Lions of Teranga expected to be one of Tunisia’s toughest in the qualifiers, Khalifa’s presence brings a boost of experience and firepower. However, the team will need to manage fitness concerns carefully, especially in such a high-stakes environment.
