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Malang Sarr wants to take on responsibility with Senegal

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Malang Sarr wants to take on responsibility with Senegalمحمد امین انصاری · CC BY 4.0

Senegalese defender Malang Sarr describes his successful integration after his first cap against Ethiopia on 29 September 2026 in Bahir Dar. He says he wants to take on his responsibilities within a team in transition, according to an interview with the Senegalese Football Federation’s website.

Senegalese defender Malang Sarr wants to take on greater responsibility with the Lions after joining the national team and playing his first international match against Ethiopia on 29 September in Bahir Dar. He says he received a warm welcome from his teammates, in an interview with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) website cited by Senego.

The left-footed player explains that he adapted quickly to the squad thanks to the welcome from the senior members of the national team. This integration comes as Senegal, managed by Patrick Vieira, renews part of its squad.

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