[PT2021] Saka Expected to Start For England Vs Senegal in the Round of 16 of the World Cup

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Having started off the tournament in style by beating Wales, England are
destined to face Senegal in the round of 16. The two sides have had a
storied rivalry, and they'll be playing in the Al-Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Both teams will be looking to book a place in the quarterfinals.

England are expected to win against Senegal, and they've been heavy
favorites throughout their group stage campaign. However, they've been
plagued by injury over the past few weeks. Tottenham striker Sadio Mane,
Liverpool forward Cheikhou Kouyate, and Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye
all suffered injuries that have prevented them from putting on a show for
the world's media.

There are a few players who could potentially drop out of the squad, but it
looks like a relatively strong group will be named. England have a host of
attacking options, as well as midfield talent in the form of Jordan
Henderson, Raheem Sterling, and Phil Foden. However, the midfield will need
an extra creative spark.

England are one of the most prolific teams at the tournament, and have
scored nine goals in the opening phase. The team beat Wales 3-0, and beat
Iran 6-2. They have also been beaten by Italy in the final of the Euros.

However, the biggest question mark remains over who will start the next
match, and who will take the field against Senegal. Saka was the star man
against Iran, but he wasn't quite as impressive against the USMNT. He
didn't even play the whole game, and was substituted by Marcus Rashford for
the final fifteen minutes. However, Saka has played well from 12 yards for
Arsenal this season. He's also had a hand in seven assists.

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The biggest concern is whether or not England's midfield will be strong
enough to deal with Senegal's attacking talent. The likes of Jordan
Henderson and Marcus Rashford will need to be protected from their
opponents. Ismaila Sarr of Watford could be used to fill in as an attacking
midfielder, while Liverpool captain Nampalys Mendy could start in the
centre of the midfield.

Saka could be replaced by another orthodox central midfielder, such as Jack
Grealish or Mason Mount, if things go well. However, if it's not possible
to make a substitution, it's likely that Saka will play a supporting role.

While the Senegal team has shown some improvement over the past couple of
weeks, they are still vulnerable to injuries. Everton midfielder Idrissa
Gana Gueye has a one-match suspension, while Liverpool forward Cheikhou
Kouyate is also out due to injury. While the England manager is likely to
keep his players in their usual formation, he'll want to have an extra
orthodox central midfielder in the squad to deal with Senegal's attacking
options.

Although the Senegal squad hasn't won a match against England, it has
reached the knockout stages twice in World Cup history. Earlier this year,
the two sides met in the African Cup of Nations final, with Senegal winning
the game on penalties. The team has shown great ability in recent seasons,
and they're well-stocked with talent.

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