Senegal Likely to Miss Key Players Ahead of Crucial CAN 2015 Qualifiers Against Tunisia
Senegal faces a tough challenge in the upcoming double-header against Tunisia in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with key absences looming. Defenders Lamine Sané and Cheikh Mbengue, along with midfielder Cheikhou Kouyaté, are expected to miss the matches due to injuries.
The Tunisian press has welcomed the news, with the government daily headlining “It suits us,” reflecting Tunisia’s optimism given these significant Senegalese absences.
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Cheikhou Kouyaté (West Ham United) is sidelined with an injury expected to keep him out for about six weeks, likely missing both legs of the tie.
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Cheikh Mbengue (Rennes) is out with a hip muscle injury sustained against Marseille.
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Lamine Sané has a recent knee injury and is expected to withdraw.
Senegal’s coach Alain Giresse will announce his 23-man squad for the qualifiers on Friday morning. The first leg takes place on October 10th at Stade de l’Amitié in Dakar.
If you want, I can help draft the official squad announcement or provide more details on Tunisia’s preparation!
