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Senegal's draw against Saudi Arabia raises concerns for coach Pape Thiaw
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Senegal's recent preparation match against Saudi Arabia, which ended in a 0-0 draw, has reportedly left national coach Pape Thiaw with concerns. While some players like Pathé Ciss and Ismaïla Sarr performed well, several key players delivered performances below expectations. Lamine Camara, midfielder for AS Monaco, struggled to control the midfield and influence the game, particularly in the first half. Iliman Ndiaye, an attacker, had minimal impact on the Saudi defense, touching the ball only 35 times and losing it nine times. Sadio Mané, the team's technical and offensive leader, also had a difficult evening, failing to create danger and losing possession in critical areas. Substitute Nicolas Jackson missed a significant opportunity and was later sent off after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession. These performances by Camara, Ndiaye, Mané, and Jackson are noted as sources of worry for Coach Thiaw, despite the team's defensive solidity and some encouraging individual displays.
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