An international tricolor for the U20s, Ibrahim Mbaye chose to represent Senegal. The 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain player was also summoned by Pape Thiaw this Thursday.
The native of Trappes should therefore participate in the next two friendly matches of the Terenga Lions. These will take place against Brazil on November 15 and Kenya three days later. Strasbourg defender Mamadou Sarr, twenty years old, was also summoned to this gathering. These two players should probably participate in the next
African Cup of Nations.
“Ibrahim Mbaye did not need to be convincedreacted the Senegalese coach. When the choice comes from the player, it’s always easier. For some players, I think it will be necessary to travel, meet the parents and present the project to them. Here, it’s a choice of the heart: Ibrahima always wanted to play for Senegal. »
Ibrahim Mbaye, a strong and fast choice
At a press conference following the announcement of
his list of BluesDidier Deschamps also addressed the subject. “It’s a sensitive subject but it’s a freedom that these players have always had, whether they are bi-nationals or tri-nationals. It’s their choice, for different reasons. Attractiveness, I don’t have to command it. Obviously there are many other national teams who have very specific files on the players they can attract. These players have this freedom and I have nothing to say about it. I have never taken someone to block them, to prevent them from going elsewhere. And I won’t do it, promised the Blues coach.
Ibrahim Mbaye has already had the opportunity to participate in 25 matches with the capital club’s first team, in all competitions. His only goal scored dates back to March 29, during a big victory in Ligue 1 on the pitch of AS Saint-Etienne (1-6).
