Senegal v Netherlands: CAN champions face Oranje as they return to the World Cup
African Cup of Nations champions Senegal kick off their 2022 World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on Monday.
The Oranje will return to football’s biggest tournament after shockingly failing to qualify four years ago.
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The Netherlands are enjoying life under van Gaal
However, they now head into this competition unbeaten in 15 games and are in great form under the management of Louis van Gaal.
The Teranga Lions are also in fine form and have just won the last major trophy they competed for.
Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty in the AFCON final earlier this year but the Senegal captain was cruelly ruled out of the tournament through injury.
Senegal vs Netherlands: talkSPORT coverage
This World Cup Group A clash kicks off at 4pm UK time on Monday 21 November.
The match will take place at Al-Thumama Stadium in Al-Thumama, Qatar.
The action will be live on talkSPORT 2 from 3pm and we’ll also have a pre-match pre-match special and plenty of analysis after full time.
Natalie Sawyer will be your host and live commentary will come from Joe Shennan and England striker Lianne Sanderson.
To tune into talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 via the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen through the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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Mane will not feature in Qatar after undergoing surgery for a leg injury
Senegal vs Netherlands: Squads and news
Former Liverpool striker Mane had to undergo surgery for a knee injury and was ruled out of the World Cup.
Senegal team
- Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Mendy, Seny Dieng
- Defenders: Youssouf Sabaly, Abdou Diallo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Fodé Ballo-Touré, Pape Abou Cissé, Ismail Jakobs, Formose Mendy
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Nampalys Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Pape Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, Moustapha Name, Loum Ndiaye
- Attackers: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Famara Diedhiou, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye
Netherlands team
- Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Remko Pasveer, Andries Noppert
- Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Mathijs de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia, Jeremie Frimpong
- Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Cody Gakpo, Marten de Roon, Kenneth Taylor, Xavi Simons
- Forwards: Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn, Vincent Janssen, Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst
Senegal vs Netherlands: Match stats
Full match stats will follow closer to the tournament.
talkSPORT will bring you all the latest stats and facts for every match in the competition so you can be fully prepared for every clash.
Watch the World Cup with talkSPORT
At talkSPORT, we’re powered by fans, so come join us for the ultimate World Cup fan experience this winter – at the talkSPORT fan zone.
In a huge covered room under the arches of Waterloo in London, we will bring you live screenings of every World Cup game.
There will be Q&A with talkSPORT talent, you’ll be part of our live shows and plenty of food and drink will be on offer too.
Come and have the best World Cup fan experience in London – and enjoy a free pint – with tickets for the England and Wales group stage matches on sale now HERE!
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