Senegal’s Defensive Woes Ahead of Tunisia Clash
Coach Alain Giresse faces a defensive headache ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations Group G qualifiers against Tunisia. Two key defenders are sidelined due to injuries sustained at club level over the weekend.
West Ham’s Cheikhou Kouyate is out for several weeks, while Stade Rennais left-back Cheikh Mbengue sustained a muscle injury to his left hip in the 3-0 loss to Olympique de Marseille. Mbengue is also set to miss the upcoming Ligue 1 match against Toulouse and is expected to be unavailable for Senegal’s crucial double-header against Tunisia.
Coach Giresse is expected to announce his squad this Friday, with defensive options now limited.
