Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy reflected on his side's World Cup campaign opening with a 1-3 defeat to France in Group I. "We couldn't realize our game plan," Mendy said, according to FIFA's official website via beIN Sports. "We knew in the second half we needed to improve and be more clinical in attack."
Mendy acknowledged the challenge of facing France's quality: "Against such teams you need to be very careful and not leave anything to chance, because we face real talent." The goalkeeper emphasized the need to progress: "The first match is behind us. We must learn from it and focus on Norway."
Senegal will prepare for their second Group I match against Norway, looking to secure points after their opening defeat to France.
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