FIFA Day: Who will replace Sadio Mané against Ireland and England?

Senegal will have to do without their talisman Sadio Mané for the two upcoming friendlies against Ireland and England, scheduled for June 6 and 10 respectively.

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With a deep squad at his disposal, head coach Pape Thiaw will be spoilt for choice when it comes to filling the left wing position.

The latest reports suggest that Thiaw is seriously considering Ismaïla Sarr as Mané’s replacement.

The 27-year-old Saint-Louis native has rediscovered his top form this season, shining for Crystal Palace in the latest Premier League campaign.

Across 47 matches in all competitions, he notched up 12 goals and provided 8 assists.

Ismaïla Sarr’s record with Senegal

The former FC Metz player has featured in 70 matches for the Lions, tallying 14 goals and 7 assists. His most recent goal for the national team came last September, when Senegal edged Burundi by the narrowest of margins.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.