At first, the team must establish itself as a title challenger in Qatar among the likes of top-ranked Brazil, reigning champion France, and Argentina. After failing to qualify for the World Cup in Russia four years ago. The Dutch have received less attention in the lead-up to the competition. But they still come as one of the top teams in Europe. Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, who is back in charge for the third time, remarked, “We have a tremendous opportunity of also becoming a global champion.”
“Few coaches have the courage to come out like that, but I say this,” The long-standing criticism of the World Cup host nation’s laws and human rights record is the focus of the second statement the Dutch intend to make at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. The Dutch have the ideal opening test and a solid gauge of their potential in the match against Senegal, the African champion.
Mane, the icon of Senegal, won’t be playing because he got injured and will miss the World Cup on Thursday. The 30-year-old Mane underwent surgery for the right lower leg injury he suffered in a league game for Bayern Munich two weeks ago. Taking away Senegal’s most lethal offensive threat and the team’s beating heart. In their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Monday (November 21). The Netherlands hopes to make two statements against a Senegal team that must rapidly move over the death of star striker Sadio Mané.
The first is solely concerned with soccer and positioning the group as a title challenger in Qatar with groups like the number-one-ranked Brazil. The defending champion France, and Argentina. After failing to qualify for the World Cup in Russia four years ago. The Dutch have received less attention in the lead-up to the competition. But they still come as one of the top teams in Europe.
Senegal vs. Netherlands prediction
On Monday at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Senegal and the Netherlands square off against one another. Both teams are in Group A with Colombia and Qatar, who played on Sunday. This is their first game on the group stage.
After failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the Dutch are now looking to make a statement. Both teams are thought of as underdogs that might make a splash in this matchup. Although the Netherlands has experienced long tournament runs. This team is very different from the one that reached the quarterfinals in 2014 and fell short in 2018.
How to watch
Monday, Nov. 21 | Time: 11 a.m. ET
Al Thumama Stadium — Doha, Qatar
TV: Fox and Telemundo | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Odds: Senegal +575; Draw +275; Netherlands -189
