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Jörg Wolfram reports from Qatar

• Well balanced team with Bundesliga involvement
• Close convinced: We are more powerful than in Russia

Start for the Africa champion Senegal versus the Netherlands this Monday (11 a.m., live! At ) in Doha. Without superstar Radio Mane from FC Bayern Munich, who misses out on the final round because of his calf injury. This is a big disappointment for him and for us. It's also a fantastic chance, coach Allow Close states positive prior to the start.

Well balanced team with Bundesliga involvement

We have a strong, balanced team with both young and experienced players, which likewise consists of Ismail Jacobs from AS Monaco. The Leipzig About Dial lo, as soon as in Mainz and Dortmund, is likewise there.

Close convinced: We are more powerful than in Russia

The world goalkeeper 2021, Edouard Wendy, who is mostly only a 2nd option at his club FC Chelsea, lags the Spaniard Kept, he supported it: He is still among the best goalkeepers in the world, I believe, and I am sure that he will reveal this at the World Cup. Ergo: We are ready to accept this challenge, emphasizes Close and also states why he is positive: Senegal was last in the last round in 2018, so for the 2nd time in a row, and we are likewise Africa champs. In Russia four years ago, the coach, who has actually remained in workplace because 2015, is encouraged.

It's also a terrific possibility, coach Allow Close says optimistic prior to the start.

We have a strong, balanced group with both skilled and young gamers, which also consists of Ismail Jacobs from AS Monaco. The Leipzig About Dial lo, when in Mainz and Dortmund, is likewise there.

In either case, superstar Mane, changed from FC Liverpool to Munich for 30 million euros in summer, not only Senegal is missing: The entire football household is sad, said Close. He is (with a view to the Ballot For award, Editor's editor) The second-finest gamer on the planet, he represents the African continent. I got a lot of news from individuals who were extremely sad. Not just we, however the entire world is disappointed. Will also bet him.

We will also play for him.

Allow Close about Radio Mane

In 2018, after the group phase with one win, a defeat and a draw, his team was scarce, but the last base of the fair play classification in favor of Japan, which had actually seen 2 yellow cards less.

Ergo: We are ready to accept this difficulty, emphasizes Close and also states why he is positive: Senegal was last in the last round in 2018, so for the 2nd time in a row, and we are also Africa champions.