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AFCON 2027: Vieira demands more aggression from Lions before Sudan

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On the eve of Senegal-Sudan, the third matchday of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, coach Patrick Vieira demands more aggression, possession and finishing from his players. He believes Senegalese fans now expect style as well as victory, according to statements reported by Le Soleil.

On the eve of the Senegal-Sudan match, part of the third matchday of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Patrick Vieira is asking the Senegal Lions to speed up their passing, make better use of the chances created and be more present in the opposition penalty area, according to Seneweb. The French coach also wants his team to control possession and dictate the pace of the match.

Patrick Vieira believes expectations around the Senegalese national team now also concern the quality of play, and not just the result, according to Seneweb. Senegal have four points from away matches against Ethiopia and Mozambique, followed by a 1-0 friendly win against Comoros. This demand extends the attacking instructions already issued by the coach on 15 October Patrick Vieira wants to make Senegal more attacking and ahead of the double-header against Sudan Patrick Vieira prepares Senegal for double-header against Sudan.

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