Veteran Senegalese wrestler Gris Bordeaux has offered tactical advice to the national football team ahead of their vital 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Norway. Bordeaux emphasized the importance of Senegal relying on teamwork to overcome a challenging opponent. He critiqued the team’s performance against France, noting a drop in intensity and a slow response from the substitutes’ bench, attributing it to physical fatigue and delayed substitutions. Bordeaux specifically called for Ismaïla Sarr to demonstrate greater mental fortitude during key matches, acknowledging his talent but suggesting a lack of consistency under pressure. He also recommended a more strategic approach to managing the playing time of veteran players like Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gana Guèye, suggesting they be substituted earlier to preserve energy. Bordeaux believes utilizing players like Ibrahim Mbaye and Iliman Ndiaye could provide a boost. The advice aims to bolster Senegal’s chances in the crucial qualifier.