Senegal lineup vs. Belgium: Predicted XI for World Cup Round of 32 with Sarr in red-hot form

Senegal secured 3rd presumption successful Group I aft a commanding 5-0 triumph implicit Iraq, claiming their spot successful the Round of 32 arsenic 1 of the tournament’s champion third-place finishers contempt 2 opening defeats.

The Lions of Teranga volition present look Belgium connected Wednesday successful Seattle, with Pape Thiaw’s broadside having demonstrated genuine attacking menace successful their demolition of the ten-man Iraqis.

Edouard Mendy continues to beryllium sidelined with a genu wounded and is expected to miss retired for a 2nd consecutive lucifer aft sitting retired the clash against Iraq. 

Mory Diaw volition proceed successful extremity aft replacing Mendy and keeping a cleanable expanse against Iraq.

At the back, Krepin Diatta, Abdoulaye Seck, Moussa Niakhate and Ismail Jakobs volition signifier Senegal’s backmost four, providing antiaircraft stability. 

Kalidou Koulibaly, an unused substitute successful the past game, is apt to stay connected the seat with Seck having delivered a coagulated show against Iraq.

Idrissa Gueye volition anchor Senegal’s midfield with his accustomed tireless enactment complaint and positioning, alongside Lamine Camara and Habib Diarra, with each 3 players bringing physicality and pressing strength to disrupt Belgium’s rhythm.

Ismaila Sarr, who has been a standout performer with 3 goals and an assistance truthful far, volition inhabit a wide attacking berth, with the Crystal Palace winger’s gait and directness offering a genuine menace successful modulation against Belgium’s backline.

Sadio Mane volition proceed connected the near flank, his acquisition and big-game composure important to Senegal’s hopes successful attack.

Nicolas Jackson could instrumentality to the starting line-up up of Ibrahim Mbaye to pb Senegal’s onslaught portion Iliman Ndiaye, Pape Gueye and Pathe Ciss are each disposable options from the bench.

Senegal’s predicted starting lineup:

Diaw; Jakobs, Seck, Niakhate, Diatta; Camara, Gueye, Diarra; Mane, Jackson, Sarr

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