Senegal: the player whose absence Patrick Vieira refuses to justify

Patrick Vieira, the new coach of Senegal, announced his first squad for matches against Mozambique and Ethiopia, as well as a friendly against Comoros. Pathé Ciss, a regular midfielder under the previous coach, is among the eight World Cup players absent, including Sadio Mané. When asked about Ciss's absence, Vieira opted not to explain his decision, focusing instead on the team's renewal and the balance between youth and experience.