French coach Alain Giresse, a candidate to succeed Joseph Koto as the coach of the Senegal national football team, appears to have a plan to rejuvenate the struggling team, which has faced difficulties since its elimination from CAN 2013.
Giresse emphasized the importance of building a team for both the present and the future. He stressed the need to assess the current state of players, including their performances in clubs, fitness levels, and age considerations. Giresse urged against dwelling too much on past achievements and called for a realistic evaluation of each player’s form and potential.
The experienced 60-year-old coach, familiar with African football, expressed confidence in his ability to make a positive impact. He acknowledged the competition for the coaching position but questioned whether coaches currently involved in tournaments like the CAN would be willing to leave their teams mid-competition for the Senegal job. Giresse emphasized the importance of a realistic and serious approach to the coaching selection process.
