¡Bomba! The Senegal national team announced a few days ago that Sadio Mané would be out of the 2022 Qatar World Cup due to a knee injury. Now, another player joins the list, but this time due to a case very similar to Byron Castillo, who the Arbitration Court (TAS) recognized as Colombian.
Pasa that Ismail Jakobs, current left-back of AS Monaco in the French league, has not received FIFA's approval for his nationality change - according to the media Sene news -; because he was born in Germany but has represented Senegal since September of this year and has played two friendlies against Bolivia and Iran.
Just like Ecuador with Byron Castillo, Senegal could run the risk of receiving sanctions from the highest governing body of football if they take the mentioned player to the World Cup.
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Senegal would already have a substitute
The coach of the Lions, Aliou Cissé, would have considered calling the experienced Saliou Ciss if FIFA does not quickly resolve this case.
When does Senegal debut in Qatar?
The Senegalese will play their first match in this edition on November 21 against the Netherlands national team at 11:00 am (Peruvian time).
Senegal's fixture in Qatar. Photo: Senegal national team Twitter
Which group did Senegal get?
The Lions are placed in Group A along with Ecuador, Qatar, and the Netherlands.