Senegal is set to face Ivory Coast in the play-off matches for the 2014 Brazil World Cup, with a two-goal deficit to overcome. While the task may not be easy, Canal+ consultant Pierre Ménès believes that Senegal has the potential to qualify.
Ménès sees hope in Senegal’s late goal in the first leg and suggests that scoring a goal within the first thirty minutes of the second leg is crucial. Despite acknowledging the difference in skill levels between Senegalese and Ivorian players, Ménès believes that Senegal’s squad has individuals who can make a mark in the game.
Noting the absence of Chelsea striker Demba Ba from the squad, Ménès identifies certain shortcomings within Senegalese football. He points out the abundance of talented players from Senegal and Cameroon in the French championship but expresses concern that once in the national selection, issues arise due to ego problems and divisions within the team.
Ménès emphasizes the importance of having a leader in a football team, and he sees a need for unity within the Senegalese squad. The first leg saw Ivory Coast dominate with a 3-1 victory in Abidjan, and the second leg is scheduled to take place in Casablanca, Morocco.
