Despite Sadio Mané’s disappointing performance against Brazil, the coach reaffirmed his confidence in his number ten, explaining his starting position.
Starting and repositioned at the forefront of the Lions’ attack, Sadio Mané failed to trouble the Marquinhos-Gabriel duo. In an off day, the Senegalese legend did not shine against the Seleção, who displayed exceptional technical and tactical mastery.
Substituted with fifteen minutes remaining, the Al Nassr player was unable to help his teammates maintain their twenty-six-match unbeaten run, which came to an end this Saturday evening against Brazil. When asked about the performance of “Nianthio” (a nickname for Al Nassr), Pape Thiaw was quick to defend Sadio Mané.
“He does good things and brings us a lot. He’s our Messi of Senegal. We have to understand that because we need him. Even though he didn’t score today, I’m happy with him and his work,” said Pape Bouna Thiaw.
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