Ismail Jakobs confirmed his international retirement this week, a piece of news that had been circulating for a month. The Galatasaray defender, aged 27, ends his national team career after 33 caps.
This departure reshuffles the cards at the left-back position ahead of the next gathering of the Lions of Teranga. Several players could now apply for this spot.
The Senegal coach will have to find a worthy replacement to fill the void left by Jakobs. Local young talents and players based in Europe are in the running.
Senegalese fans will closely follow the next squad list, which could reveal new faces in this key position.
