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Vieira calls for patience with Senegal’s young Lions

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Senegal coach Patrick Vieira has asked supporters to be patient with young players discovering the international level and who will make mistakes, while relying on senior players such as Lamine Camara to guide the transition. He has not yet decided the line-up against Sudan. According to Seneweb, he will wait until the final training session to make his decision.

Senegal coach Patrick Vieira is asking supporters to be patient with the young players who are set to discover the international level. He believes these players will make mistakes as they integrate into the national team, while affirming that they deserve their place in the squad, according to Seneweb.

Vieira is counting on the team’s senior players to support this new generation. He specifically cites Lamine Camara, a Senegalese midfielder, among the players likely to play this role with the younger players, according to Seneweb.

The coach has not yet decided his line-up for the match against Sudan. He plans to wait for the final training session and consult his staff before deciding whether the new recruits will start the match or come on during the game, according to Seneweb.

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