Match Details:
Date: 29 November 2022
Time: 8:30 PM IST
Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
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Preview:
Ecuador and Senegal will go head-to-head in the most important Group A fixture at the Khalifa International Stadium. Both teams enter this game after positive results. The Lions of Teranga defeated Qatar 3-1. While La Tri managed to pull off a 1-1 draw against Group Leaders Netherlands.
Team news:
Ecuador:
For this all-important fixture, the La Tri could be without their top scorer Enner Valencia, who was stretchered off against the Netherlands.
Senegal:
There are no injury concerns in the Senegal camp.
Analysis:
Despite losing their biggest star Sadio Mane, Senegal has looked solid in their opening games and now has a chance to reach the Round of 16. The Kalidou Koulibaly-led side has shown off their defensive prowess with some quality bursts of attack in their opening games. If players like Boulaye Dia and Youssouf Sabaly continue playing at a high level, the Lions of Teranga could beat exciting Ecuador.
The Ecuadorian side has taken the World Cup by storm after two solid performances in their opening games. La Tri, led by captain Ener Valencia has stuck to their defensive-minded tactics and pounced on opportunities with precision. Along with Valencia, their left flank comprised of Pervis Estupinán and Piero Hincapié has also looked incredible.
Probable Starting XIs:
Ecuador:
Galindez (GK); Porozo, Torres, Hincapie; Preciado, Mendez, Caicedo, Estupinan; Plata, Sarmiento; Estrada (C)
Senegal:
Mendy (GK); Sabaly, Koulibaly (C), Diallo, Jakobs; Sarr, Mendy, Gueye, Diatta; Dia, Diedhiou
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Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Hern Galindez
Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly, Pervis Estupinán, Piero Hincapie, Papa Abou Cisse
Midfielders: Cheikhou Kouyate, Krepin Diatta, Moises Caicedo, Gonzalo Plata
Strikers: Ismaila Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Michael Estrada, Enner Valencia
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