Patrick Vieira defends Senegal veterans Koulibaly and Gueye

Patrick Vieira Senegal national team Kalidou Koulibaly Idrissa Gana Gueye Lions de la Teranga

Senegal national team coach Patrick Vieira has strongly defended veteran players Kalidou Koulibaly and Idrissa Gana Gueye following a 1-0 friendly victory against Comoros at the Stade Vélodrome. During a press conference, Vieira confronted a journalist who used the term ‘has-been’ to describe the two players.

Vieira characterized the terminology as a ‘lack of respect’ toward athletes who have made history for Senegal and continue to compete at the highest level. He emphasized that their recent performances prove they still possess the necessary qualities to represent the country, noting that their continued excellence makes squad selection decisions more difficult.

Regarding team performance, Vieira expressed satisfaction with the progress of his tactical project during the international window, which included matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia. While noting improvements in discipline and organization, he identified offensive efficiency in the final third as a key area for future development.

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Idrissa Gana Gueye · Kalidou Koulibaly · Patrick Vieira · Senegal national football team · Stade Vélodrome

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[● 2 SOURCES] Patrick Vieira criticized a journalist for using the term ‘has-been’ to describe Idrissa Gana Gueye and Kalidou Koulibaly. dsports.sn · www.afrik-foot.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kalidou Koulibaly captained the Senegalese defense.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the match in the 5th minute.
[● 2 SOURCES] Senegal defeated Comoros 1-0 in a friendly match at the Stade Vélodrome. dsports.sn