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Senegal national football team
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Nov 21, 2022 at 4pm UK
 
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How Senegal could line up against Netherlands

How Senegal could line up against Netherlands
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Senegal could line up for Monday's World Cup 2022 Group A clash with Netherlands.

Senegal have suffered a huge blow before the 2022 World Cup has even begun with Sadio Mane ruled out of the tournament entirely due to a fibula injury.

The Bayern Munich forward was forced off during his side's 6-1 win against Werder Bremen earlier this month, and he will require surgery to fix the issue ahead of aiming to return for his club in the New Year.

Head coach Aliou Cisse had initially hoped his star man would only miss the Lions of Teranga's first match or two in Qatar, but his tactical brain will now be in constant overdrive ahead of facing Netherlands in Al Thumama on Monday.

The likes of Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, Krepin Diatta and Bamba Dieng are all fighting for a spot on the left flank in Mane's absence, with Diatta's natural pace and flair likely to see him win that particular battle.

Elsewhere, RB Leipzig's Abdou Diallo is a doubt due to a knee issue, meaning captain Kalidou Koulibaly is likely to be partnered by Pape Abou Cisse in defence.

In midfield, Cheikhou Kouyate's physicality and experience may see the Nottigham Forest man start alongside Idrissa Gueye and Nampalys Mendy in midfield, with Boulaye Dia likely to be preferred to Famara Diedhiou in attack.

Senegal possible starting lineup: E. Mendy; Sabaly, Cisse, Koulibaly, Ballo-Toure; Kouyate, N. Mendy, I. Gueye; I. Sarr, Dia, Diatta

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