Senegal who are the champions of African on Monday evening, 21 November, started their campaign at the 2022 World Cup on a disappointing style losing 2-0 against the Netherlands.

They played well in the first half of the game, but lost concentration in the second half and conceded two goals.

Cody Gakpo scored the first goal for Senegal in the 84th minute, while Davy Klaassen netted the second goal at the death.

Below is the preview.

Reigning African champions, Senegal, will look to extend their perfect opening-game record at the World Cup tournament when they face Netherlands on Monday afternoon, 21 November.

Going into the 2022 World Cup without Sadio Mane is already a big blow for Senegal, but coach Cisse has vowed that his wards will do well in Qatar.

Cisse’s side are ranked 18th in the world and are 10 places behind the Netherlands going into this big game.

Confirmed Netherlands XI:

Noppert, Dumfries, Blind, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake, De Jong, Berghuis, Gakpo, Janssen, Bergwijn

Team news

Van Gaal will be without the unfit Memphis Depay from the start with Vincent Janssen set to start up front alongside Steven Bergwijn.

Chelsea duo of Edouard Mendy and goalkeeper Kalidou Koulibaly are two-star names in the Senegalese team, and their experience will be of help for their side.

Authors

Ibitoye Shittu

Editor- Local Desk