Kalidou Koulibaly: Egypt are at a disadvantage
“The absence of [Egypt’s] centerbacks is a big problem for them. They’re missing some very good players.”
Confident comments from Carlos Quieroz
“If we get just 5% here in Senegal, the boys and I will make magic and miracles.”
Your Evening Standard prediction
Senegal aren’t a team renowned for scoring goals and, with Egypt having such a fierce counter-attack, it’s hard to see them keeping the back door shut when pressing forward.
1-1 draw, Egypt to progress.
Egypt team news: Omar Gaber to start, El-Wensh has not traveled
Egypt also lost Mohamed Abdelmonem in the first-leg.
As it stands, there has been no the defender though there has been talk of Omar Gaber getting a start again for the away side. Elsewhere, Mahmoud Hamdy El-Wensh is not expected to travel.
Senegal team news: No fresh concerns
No fresh concerns for Senegal, though Abdou Diallo is one to watch after limping off in the first-leg.
How to watch Senegal vs Egypt
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s game will be broadcast live on Mola TV.
Live stream: Mola TV offer a live stream service. Users have to register, but it’s free to watch.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action tonight with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog.
Welcome
Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the World Cup play-off final between Senegal and Egypt.
Kick-off from the Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor in Dakar is at 6pm BST.
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