Alain Giresse’s selection for the two upcoming friendly matches against Burkina Faso is an interesting mix of experienced players and new additions, with a few players making their return to the national team after a period of absence.
Diafra Sakho’s inclusion stands out, especially given Giresse’s statement that the striker must “deserve his selection.” It seems like a case of Giresse keeping an eye on Sakho’s performance and making the call based on his recent form, though the coach is also signaling that Sakho’s place in the squad is not guaranteed and could be at risk.
The inclusion of Baye Oumar Niasse and the returns of Pape Kouly Diop and Boukhary Drame show that Giresse is keen on building a balanced squad, blending new blood with experienced players, especially in crucial areas like defense and midfield.
With Senegal having a talented pool of players, including the likes of Sadio Mané and Moussa Sakho in attack, it seems Giresse is trying to find the right mix ahead of their upcoming challenges.
