Senegal: Pape Gueye gives his assessment of the international break

Several days after the end of the international break, Pape Gueye and Villarreal faced Real Madrid on Saturday evening. After the match, the Senegal international assessed the first matches under Senegal's new head coach, Patrick Vieira.

Senegal's Lions of Teranga have ended their first international break under Patrick Vieira's orders a few days ago. On Saturday, Pape Gueye was particularly enthusiastic. Indeed, the Senegalese midfielder already appreciated his exchanges with the French coach, whose experience and past as a player in Gueye's position represent a genuine source of inspiration for his progress.

“Vieira is a football legend and we are happy to have him alongside us, with someone of his experience. I am even happier because he was a midfielder like me. I talk to him a lot because I know he can help me. We exchange a lot. He is a very open person; he likes talking with the players. We have discussed my position and how I can improve with and without the ball. It will be very important for my career,” Pape Gueye told MARCA.

Two wins and a draw for Patrick Vieira's first matches

During the latest FIFA window, Senegal recorded two wins and a draw under their new head coach, Patrick Vieira. A 1-1 draw against Mozambique, a 0-1 win against Ethiopia and a 1-0 win against Comoros in a friendly. This record did not allow Senegal to move up the October 2026 FIFA ranking. The updated table places Senegal 18th.

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