Senegal’s buildup for the match against the Netherlands has not been ideal. Following Sadio Mané’s defeat, Ismail Jakobs appears helpless to act. Because the left back will be ineligible to play, Moussa N’Diaye will be able to compete in the World Cup.
Jakobs was not regarded as a likely starter versus the Orange. In the left-back position, national team manager Aliou Cissé appears to prefer AC Milan’s Fodé Ballo-Touré.
According to Senegalese media, Fodé Ballo-Touré failed to train on Sunday. The left back of AC Milan is anticipated to be absent against the Orange.
Normally, Jakobs would be the alternative, however owing to an administrative blunder, he is unlikely to be able to act. And besides, he doesn’t appear to be eligible to play.
Jakobs, who also was born in Köln to a Senegalese father and a German mother, appeared in nine international matches for Germany’s Under-21 team. When the AS Monaco defender was summoned up for the very first time for Senegal in September of this year, he accepted the offer and played in two friendly games. However, there are some worries about the paperwork associated with his transfer.
Senegal would already have chosen not to play Jakobs against the Netherlands. Despite the fact that N’Diaye was sent in as a replacement, Anderlecht’s left defender takes Mané’s spot. Senegal did not call up a replacement for the injured top player at first.
Senegal’s buildup: Moussa N’Diaye of Anderlecht likely to start
As a result, Moussa N’Diaye of Anderlecht will very certainly face the Orange. On Sunday, he was brought up at the last moment as a spot became available as a result of Mane’s withdrawal. The twenty-year-old left back would make his debut right away.
These two injuries have shifted the odds heavily in favour of the Netherlands to top the group, if they were not already. Click here to read the prediction and odds for the fixture.
