French Preview U-17 Vs Senegal U-17: Threat Match To Perfection

France U-17 received a serious threat from Senegal U-17 in the last 16 of the U-17 2923 World Cup (doc. FIFA).

JAKARTA France U-17 and Senegal U-17 will clash in the round of 16 of the 2023 U-17 World Cup at the Jakarta International Stadium (JIS), Jakarta, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 19.00 WIB.

Les Bleus reached the knockout stages of the competition with the status of winners of Group E. They stopped their opponents, namely the United States U-17, Burkina Faso U-17, and South Korea U-17.

The 2019 semifinalist team collected perfect points from three matches. They are the favorites to win the second title in the history of this biennial group tournament.

Jean-Luc Vannuchi's troops started their journey in Indonesia by defeating Burkina Faso U-17. They then continued the slick trend by beating South Korea U-17 and the United States U-17.

In total, France U-17 managed to score seven goals and did not concede at all. They are the only team to carve a record without conceding at the 2023 U-17 World Cup.

The 2023 U-17 World Cup is France's eighth U-17 participation. On seven previous occasions, they raised trophies in the 2001 edition when the event took place in Tokyo and Tobago.

Meanwhile, Senegal U-17, who was present as one of the dark horses, reached the knockout stages with the title of runner-up in Group D. The team made by Serigne He secured two wins and one defeat.

Senegal U-17 started the journey in this competition with a surprising victory over Argentina's top U-17 team. They then beat Poland U-17 before losing to Japan U-17 in the group's last match.

Although not seeded, Senegal U-17 could be a danger for Les Bleus. Moreover, they were strengthened by one of the young stars, Amara Diouf, who performed brilliantly, scoring two winning goals against Argentina U-17.

If you are not alert then the slick French U-17 record in the group stage can be tarnished by Senagal U-17. Les Bleus remains in his favorite position, but this match will not be easy.

Formation Forecast

France U-17 (4-2-3-1): Paul Argney; Yvann Titi, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Bastien Meupiyou, Aymen Sadi; Nolan Ferro, Saimon Bouabre; Yanis Issoufou, Ismail Buneb, Tidim Gomis; lost Lambourde.

Coach: Jean-Luc Vannuchi

Senegalese U-17 (4-2-3-1): Serigne Diouf; Ibrahima Diallo, Serigne Fallou, Mamadou Diallo, Alpha Toure; Pierre Dorival, Daouda Diege; Yaya Dieme, Mamadou Gning, Amara Diouf; Idrissa Gueye.

Coach: He's Serigne