Senegal: Koulibaly as a Substitute? Vieira's Two Favorites to Take Captain's Armband

Patrick Vieira is considering giving the Senegal national team captaincy to two players, Ismaïla Sarr and Pape Gueye, instead of Kalidou Koulibaly. The 35-year-old defender is not expected to be a starter during this international break, having been benched after poor performances at the 2026 World Cup. Vieira intends for Koulibaly to mainly support the young players and bring experience. Sarr and Gueye are the leading candidates for the captaincy role.