SenegalSenegal's Koulibaly fitness gamble arrives at worst possible moment
Kalidou Koulibaly returned to training just 72 hours before tournament kickoff. His presence stabilises nothing if Senegal's midfield cannot control tempo or create without a Sadio Mané-shaped crutch.
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