Patrick Vieira had chosen to refresh his team to face Comoros on Sunday in Marseille. But the two veterans, whom some said were at the end of their cycle, made their mark.
Koulibaly and Gueye, whether coming off the bench or starting, showed they could still contribute to the Senegalese national team. Their experience made the difference.
This performance reignites the debate over the future of the two players. Vieira will now have to deal with their return to form.
