Newly appointed Senegal coach Patrick Vieira is embarking on a European tour to assess players for his first national team squad. He will meet with seven players in England and scout two young, dual-nationality attackers in Italy. Vieira, a former World Cup winner with France, took over after Pape Thiaw was dismissed following Senegal’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup. This marks his first time managing a national team, having previously coached clubs like Nice and Crystal Palace. The coach is expected to prioritize young, dual-nationality players and potentially reduce the roles of established veterans. Vieira’s approach signals a clear intention for squad transition beyond immediate results, managing the handover from current stars like Sadio Mané. He faces a tight schedule with his first matches approaching quickly.