Senegal’s exit from the World Cup has highlighted rifts within the team, with influential midfielder Pape Gueye announcing that he will no longer play under coach Pape Bouna Thiaw. The team’s loss to Belgium in extra time has sparked recriminations and raised questions about the team’s future.
Coach Thiaw’s Future in Doubt
Thiaw’s future as coach is in doubt after the team’s calamitous exit from the World Cup. He is banned for the first five matches of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, which begins in September. The team’s performance has been criticized, with many blaming Thiaw’s tactical decisions for the loss.
Gueye, who was surprisingly benched for the team’s previous game against Iraq, came on to score twice but was taken off midway through the second half against Belgium. He announced on social media that he would take a break from the national team as long as the current coaching staff remains in charge.
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