The Chelsea shot-stopper was not troubled much in this game. He was effective in his ball distribution.
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GOALKEEPER - Edouard Mendy 6/10
Backpagepix.RIGHT-BACK - Bouna Sarr 7/10
Solid defensively and effective going forward. Justified his inclusion in the back four.
Backpagepix.LEFT-BACK - Saliou Ciss 6/10
He was neat in ball distribution but was twice beaten by Cape Verde attackers.
GettyCENTRE-BACK - Kalidou Koulibaly 7/10
Commanded his area well and was a threat in the final third in aerial balls.
Backpagepix.CENTRE-BACK - Abdou Diallo 7/10
The Paris Saint-Germain defender effectively partnered with his captain and never gave the opponents space.
Getty ImagesCENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Pape Gueye 6/10
The youngster managed to do the work of covering the back-four well.
Getty ImagesCENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Idrissa Gueye 6/10
Should have done better with the set-pieces in prime areas. Played a vital role in creating the first goal.
BackpagepixATTACKING MIDFIELDER - Nampalys Mendy 7/10
Tried to make things happen in midfield; ensured the Islanders didn't create chances from the middle.
Backpagepix.LEFT-WINGER - Sadio Mane 9/10
The Liverpool star hit the post, twice pushed the goalkeeper to a fine save, and scored the vital first goal before he went out injured. He will hope to recover quickly from what seemed like a concussion after a head collision.
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RIGHT-WINGER - Diedhiou Famara
He was lively throughout the game and unselfishly assisted the second goal.
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FORWARD - Boulaye Dia 6/10
Struggled to get his footing in the danger zone but had good link-up plays.
Getty ImagesBamba Dieng 6/10
Came in for the injured Mane and scored Senegal's second goal in the stoppages.
Getty ImagesFode ballo Toure N/A
Came in with eight minutes to go
Backpagepix.Joseph Lopy N/A
Came in with eight minutes to go by replacing Pape Gueye.

