Aliou Cisse insists Edouard Mendy has his “blind trust” and ensures he will “be on the pitch” despite Senegal’s 2-0 defeat against the Netherlands on Monday night.
Two big errors from Mendy cost the Teranga Lions heavily and allowed Holland to score two late goals.
Despite suggestions that Mendy should be replaced by Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng, teammate Kalidou Koulibaly backed up Mendy: “I think we are making a mountain out of molehill.
“When a team loses, it’s not down to one player, it’s all of us, so we shouldn’t be making such a big deal about it.”
Senegal’s injury problems are not easing with Cheikhou Kouyate being stretched off with a muscle problem on Monday night.
Qatar made history by becoming the first host nation in World Cup history to lose their opening fixture.
Some questionable passing and pressing from Qatar made it easy for Ecuador to take advantage and secure the 2-0 victory.
Manager Felix Sanchez claimed that his side were “nervous”, and their performance reflected a side which froze under pressure on the big stage.
Another defeat for Qatar could enhance the arguments against them being the host nation as they are yet to showcase their footballing ability.
