Mano Menezes, sélectionneur du Pérou : "Le Sénégal a mérité de remporter la CAN"
On the eve of the friendly match between Senegal and Peru, the Blanquirroja coach, Mano Menezes, expressed deep respect for their opponents. For the Brazilian coach, this duel against the Lions of Teranga is much more than a simple test: it's an opportunity to measure themselves against the best on the African continent in order to prepare for the future of his national team.
On paper, the balance of power seems to favor Senegal, boasting a deeper pool of talent and more prestigious names playing in the biggest leagues. Mano Menezes readily acknowledges this. "We have to recognize that. I want to congratulate Senegal, who deserved to win the AFCON. For us, it's a huge challenge to face the reigning African champions," he stated graciously.
Menezes anticipates a "spicy" encounter due to the clash of radically different styles. Aware of the physical presence of Pape Thiaw's men, the Peruvian national team coach is banking on cunning and organization. "We mustn't prioritize physical duels; we must play intelligently. We're going to face top-level players. That's why I've emphasized the tactical aspect to my players," he warns, hoping that La Blanquirroja will compensate with ball movement.
While an intense off-field controversy is brewing between Senegal and Morocco regarding the last Africa Cup of Nations title, Mano Menezes prefers to remain focused on the pitch. He even praised Sadio Mané's teammates: "For us, it's an excellent opportunity to play against a team of this caliber. They thoroughly deserved their qualification for the next World Cup."
For this training camp, the Peruvian coach has called up some new faces with the aim of rejuvenating his squad and achieving convincing performances. "Everything is going well in terms of preparation. I hope we can translate this work into a great match tomorrow," he concluded.
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