The Senegal national football team is preparing for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, setting sights on overcoming early setbacks due to player injuries. Among the squad, three players—Assane Diao, Habib Diarra, and Ismaila Sarr—are grappling with injuries, raising concerns about their fitness for the tournament.

Despite these setbacks, head coach Pape Thiaw is optimistic. He confidently announced his 28-man squad at a press conference, expressing faith in their recovery and readiness. Diao is battling a thigh injury from a recent Serie A match, while Diarra undergoes rehabilitation post-groin surgery. Sarr, on the other hand, is nursing an ankle ligament injury.

Senegal will begin their campaign in Group D, facing Botswana on December 23 in Tangier, followed by match

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