As FIFA World Cup 2022 moves to its knockout stages, we can get to see more action as now it’s do or die situation for every team. All of them are prepared and ready to battle the most important game of their career.
Just like that, England and Senegal are ready to face each other in the battle. Each team looks strong and has the potential to qualify for the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2022.
Though the English side looks a bit stronger but can’t judge too soon as this world cup we got to see many unexpected things.
Match Preview:
First, if we talk about England, who are obviously not the favorites to win the World Cup at first but now after their 6-2 win over Iran and ruthless 3-0 win against Wales changed people’s perspective. Now, that the “it’s coming home” vibe is back and, in this game, they have a higher chance to stop this Senegal side to qualify for the next round.
But these are just stats and Senegal is no weak team, they have proved their potential by qualifying for R16, despite not having the key player Sadio Mane on their side.
Mane got his knee injury before the World Cup, and fans thought it will be a huge loss for Senegal and now it would be very tough for them to qualify for R16 now.
Yes, Mane’s absence does affect the team’s performance but still, they somehow managed to advance to the knockout stage and now will be facing England in the Round of 16.
Expected Starting XI for
England: Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Declan Rice, Jorden Henderson, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, and Phil Foden
Senegal: Eduard Mendy, Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Ismail Joshua Jakobs, Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Ciss, Ndiaye, Boulaye Dia, Pepe Matar Sarr
These are the expected top 11s of each team. So at the end of the day, it is anyone’s game, we have seen so many miracles happening this World Cup already, so let’s see what surprise this game will give us.
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