As Qatar looks to defeat Senegal and maintain their World Cup aspirations, head coach Felix Sanchez is hoping that players can put their fears aside.
Qatar lost its opening match to Ecuador 2-0 on Sunday, making history as the first host nation to ever drop the game. Should that happen again on Friday, they will be the first team eliminated.
Saad Alsheeb, the goalkeeper, may have been the most unsteady during his nation’s tournament debut, but he is not going to be replaced.
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With two late goals from the Netherlands and again another shoddy goalkeeping display from Edouard Mendy, Senegal also dropped their opening match 2-0. He will remain in his position, but he may see changes in the future.
Against the Dutch, Cheikhou Kouyate was substituted due to a torn thigh muscle; defender Abdou Diallo also has similar issues.
Bamba Dieng, the team’s additional firepower, could be added by head coach Aliou Cisse.
Qatar Possible Line-up: Al Sheeb; Al-Rawi, Khoukhi, Hassan; Miguel, Hatem, Boudiaf, Al-Haydos, Ahmed; Ali, Afif
SenegalPossible Line-up: E Mendy, Sabaly, Koulibaly, Toure, N Mendy, Gueye, Cisse, Diatta, Dieng, Sarr, Dia