Ahead of Senegal’s critical 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Norway, former Teungueth FC technical director Badara Sarr has offered his analysis on how the Senegalese team should approach the game. Sarr advises against focusing solely on neutralizing Erling Haaland, emphasizing that Norway possesses multiple offensive threats. He identifies Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, and Martin Odegaard as key players to watch, with Odegaard considered the primary playmaker. Sarr suggests Senegal prioritize disrupting the connections between Odegaard and the Norwegian forwards, advocating for a more compact defensive organization. He recommends bolstering the defensive midfield and tightening the positioning of the fullbacks to protect the center of the field. Ultimately, Sarr believes a collective strategy to contain Norway’s overall attack is more effective than individual marking, especially given Senegal’s recent loss to France and Norway’s win against Iraq.