A new cycle begins for Senegal. Appointed head coach of the Lions after the World Cup, Patrick Vieira is preparing to officially take charge of a national team that must now turn its attention to the future.
The choice is symbolic for the former midfielder, born in Dakar and now tasked with leading a national team for the first time. His arrival comes after the departure of Pape Thiaw and a World Cup that left several questions unanswered.
Building after the World Cup
Vieira will need to quickly find the right balance between the team's key players and the new faces likely to join his squad.
The challenge will also be tactical. The new coach will have to establish his principles, define a hierarchy and, above all, revive a team that still boasts a significant pool of talent.
His first objective will be to prepare for the upcoming fixtures, particularly the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, which are set to begin as early as September.
The former Arsenal captain therefore has little time to impose his methods. His first gathering with the squad will already give an indication of the new coach's initial direction.
A new era begins for the Lions.
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