On November 21, Senegal will face the Netherlands in the third game of the FIFA World Cup 2022. While the Netherlands enter their first World Cup since 2014 in terrific form, the current winners of the Africa Cup of Nations have a powerful defensive unit. Since 2021, when Louis van Gaal came out of retirement and was hired as manager for the third time, the Dutch have gone 15 games without a loss.
Under the leadership of Louis van Gaal, the Netherlands enter the World Cup in fine condition after making it to their second consecutive UEFA Nations League final. Despite failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the Oranje did make it all the way to the semifinals in 2014 under the guidance of Louis van Gaal, ultimately falling to Argentina in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw over 120 minutes.
Senegal vs Netherlands
- Date: Monday, Nov. 21 | Time: 11 a.m. ET
- Location: Al Thumama Stadium — Doha, Qatar
- TV: Fox and Telemundo
- Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
For Senegal, Sadio Mané was forced to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup 2022 – owing to a fibula injury he incurred against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga earlier in November. Senegal’s first-ever Africa Cup of Nations victory and their qualification for Qatar 2022 were secured by Mané’s two game-winning penalties against Egypt. Mané’s absence in attack leaves a glaring gap.
The Netherlands
Despite having the highest international scoring average in the Netherlands’ lineup, Memphis Depay hasn’t played for the team since September because of a hamstring problem. According to Van Gaal, the forward won’t play against Senegal. For this game, Denzel Dumfries and Marten de Roon are still questionable starters.
Senegal
With Mané missing, the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, Krepin Diatta and Bamba Dieng will be fighting for a spot left blank by the Bayern Munich forward. It will be up to winger Ismala Sarr to continue Senegal’s recent success, which has been largely attributed to Aliou Cissé’s practical approach to tournament football.
Head-to-Head
The two sides are currently in conflict for the first time in an international match. In 2022, the Netherlands have yet to have a loss. Since losing 2-0 to the Czech Republic in the round of 16 of Euro 2020, they have gone unbeaten in 15 games. Interestingly, Senegal have won four and drawn one of their past five matches, without losing any.
Live-streaming details
The Senegal vs Netherlands match will be broadcast live on the Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India and Jio Cinema’s app and website will both offer free live streaming of the event.
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