After earning sweet revenge with a lone goal victory against Senegal in the first leg of the World Cup Play-off, Egypt has hinted he will play defensive all through in Dakar.
The return leg of the two legged encounter takes centre stage Tuesday in the Senegalese capital Dakar.
Coach Carlos Queiroz says his team “will defend with 16 players” when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday.
“What I mean by 16 players is that each one must make the effort of two players, not just one player,” said the Mozambique-born former Real Madrid manager and twice Manchester United assistant manager.
“We deservedly won the first leg against the best team in Africa and now we are going to Senegal to fight for every metre, every loose ball. Every Egyptian must double his efforts.”
A play-off that pits Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah of Egypt and Sadio Mane of Senegal against each other is a repeat of the recent Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal won on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
on his own part Senegal Coach has read the riot act to the country’s fans insisting they should not only come out in large numbers but must be passionate with their support for the Taranga Lions as they seek to turn the table.
Aliou Cisse added he does not want to see supporters wearing suits in the recently completed Stade du Senegal near Dakar when they confront Egypt.
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“We need more fanaticism when it comes to supporting our national team, like they do in Egypt and other North African countries,” he says.
Some say Senegal must fight tooth and nail to qualify as it would not sound well for Nations Cup champions to miss the World Cup billed for Qatar in November.