Issa Cissokho Disappointed After Snub from Senegal Squad
Senegalese right-back Issa Cissokho has expressed clear disappointment after being left out of coach Alain Giresse’s squad for the final two qualifying matches for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Egypt and Botswana.
🇸🇳 Cissokho Left Wondering
Despite being a consistent starter at FC Nantes, with 45 Ligue 1 appearances, Cissokho was overlooked once again, and his absence raises questions about his future with the national team—even if Senegal qualifies for AFCON 2015 in Morocco.
🗣️ “Too Bad for Them, Good for Nantes”
Speaking to L’Équipe, Cissokho didn’t hide his frustration:
“It’s a disappointment, but I’m not down because I’m doing the job at the club. Too bad for them, good for Nantes. I have nothing to reproach myself for.”
His strongest criticism came regarding Giresse’s selection choices:
“When you see central defenders playing in your position, it’s a bit disappointing. But those are the coach’s choices.”
📋 Giresse’s Squad Choices Under Fire
Cissokho’s comments add to a growing list of criticisms against Alain Giresse, whose recent selections—such as the omission of Demba Ba, also questioned—are being scrutinized by fans and media.
With AFCON 2015 set from January 17 to February 8, Cissokho’s absence from the upcoming qualifiers may signal that his dream of representing Senegal in a major tournament is slipping out of reach—for now.
