Get your popcorn ready as Round 3 in the Group Stage kicks off. Senegal will lock horns with Ecuador to reach the knockouts. It’s a 3:00 pm GMT kick-off at Khalifa International Stadium. Here’s the confirmed Senegal vs Ecuador starting XI.
With 4 points from the first two games, Ecuador need a draw against Senegal to safely qualify. On the other hand, Senegal are just behind their opponent with 3 points. They need a win to reach the knockouts.
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🆚 Senegal vs Ecuador | Group A
🗓 Date: Tuesday, 29 November 2022
🕗 Start Time: 3:00 pm Senegal Time | 10:00 am Ecuador Time
🏟 Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
📺 Live: FS1, Telemundo, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, ITV4, ITV Hub
Senegal’s Starting XI vs Ecuador
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Aliou Cisse |
| Goalkeeper | Edouard Mendy |
| Defender | Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo |
| Midfielder | Ciss, I Gueye, Pape Gueye |
| Forward | Ndiaye, Boulaye Dia, Ismaila Sarr |
Team News:
Aliou Cisse has no fresh injury concerns. Cheikou Kouyate missed the last game due to a twisted ankle. The midfielder is set to miss out again. Ismaila Sarr and Boulaye Dia will lead the frontline. Iliman Ndiaye comes in for Diedhiou.
Ecuador’s Starting XI vs Senegal
| Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Manager | Gustavo Alfaro |
| Goalkeeper | Galindez |
| Defender | Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupiñan |
| Midfielder | Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo |
| Forward | Plata, Estrada, Valencia |
Team News:
Enner Valencia was stretchered off in the second half against the Netherlands. However, the skipper is fit and ready to start.
Central midfielder Mendez is suspended due to yellow cards. Carlos Gruezo comes in.
