The manager of the Teranga Lions remains optimistic about his team’s prospects following their disappointing start in the World Cup. Senegal faced France in their opening match on Tuesday, June 16, in Group I, where they fiercely contested but ultimately lost 3–1.
This defeat poses challenges for Senegal in Group I; however, it does not endanger their chances of advancing in the tournament. During a post-match press conference, manager Pape Thiaw expressed a sense of calm and confidence regarding his squad.
Thiaw stated, “I’m not worried. We have competitive players and players with character in this squad. We know what we need to do: pick up points to qualify. The match against Norway will be extremely important and we’ll have to win it. We’re convinced that we still have every chance of qualifying.”