Qatar and Senegal face off in their second match of the Group Stage in a must-win game. This Group A fixture will kick off at 1:00 pm GMT at Al Thumama Stadium, Doha. Here is the official Qatar vs Senegal starting XI and the latest team news.
Qatar lost 2-0 to Ecuador in the tournament’s opener. Senegal held the Dutch late but finished the game with a 2-0 disappointing result.
🆚 Qatar vs Senegal | Group A
🗓 Date: Friday, 25 November 2022
🕗 Start Time: 4:00 pm Qatar Time | 1:00 pm Senegal Time
🏟 Venue: Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
📺 Live: FOX, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, TSN, BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Qatar’s Starting XI vs Senegal
| Formation | 5-3-2 |
| Manager | Felix Sanchez |
| Goalkeeper | Barsham |
| Defender | Miguel, Mohammad, Khoukhi, Fadlalla, Al Amin |
| Midfielder | Haydos, Boudiaf, Madibo |
| Forward | Almoez Ali, Akram Afif |
Goalkeeper Al Sheeb had a difficult time against Ecuador. He is replaced by Al-Sadd goalkeeper Barsham. Al-Sadd striker Akram Afif will lead the frontline alongside Almoez Ali.
Team News:
There are no injury concerns for the Qatar boss Felix Sanchez. He will choose from a fully fit squad.
Senegal’s Starting XI vs Qatar
| Formation | 4-4-2 |
| Manager | Aliou Cisse |
| Goalkeeper | Edouard Mendy |
| Defender | Sabaly, Koulibaly, Diallo, Jakobs |
| Midfielder | Diatta, Nampalys Mendy, Idrissa Gueye, Ismaila Sarr |
| Forward | Diedhiou, Boulaye Dia |
Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibaly will lead the backline. Watford forward Ismaila Sarr will be the player to watch in the front.
Team News:
Sadio Mane is ruled out of the World Cup due to a fibula injury. He sustained the injury earlier this month. Cheikou Kouyate twisted his ankle in their opening game. The experienced midfielder is recovering from his injury.
