Patrick Vieira to face Comoros in Marseille in third match as Senegal boss | OneFootball

Patrick Vieira will lead Senegal for the third time on Sunday at 15:00, a friendly against Comoros at the Vélodrome in Marseille. As reported by L'Équipe, the new head coach is still settling into the role.

Senegal began qualifying for the next Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for 19 June to 18 July 2027, with a 0-0 draw in Mozambique, then a 1-0 win in Ethiopia. The two away results delivered four points from two difficult pitches.

Vieira smiled when a journalist mistakenly addressed him as Patrick Evra, and said the national job feels completely different. He joked he is under the gaze of 22 million coaches. He spoke of needing a very clear sense of priorities to build a solid unit and become competitive as quickly as possible.

Reflecting on the opening qualifiers, he accepted everything was not perfect but highlighted the players’ commitment, which he felt underpinned those positive results.

With senior players Ismaïla Sarr and Moussa Niakhaté nursing knocks, a reshaped side will line up for the friendly.

Source: L'Équipe

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