2022 FIFA World Cup Group A: Anyalsis, Preview, Recent form and Predictions | Footbolic

FOOTBOLIC November 11, 2022



The FIFA World Cup 20into yyu 22 is almost here.The Group A is almost the same difficulties for every team.the Group A that includes hosts Qatar, Senegal, Ecuador and Netherlands.

The four teams are qualified from different continents. Netherlands is the simply better than anyone in the Group A.Despite not being there in the last World Cup, Netherlands have great talents like Van Dijk, De ligt and De Jong,..

The Afcon Champions Senegal also in great form, but their key player Sadio Mane participation in the World Cup is not confirmed due to injury. The South American team Ecuador will make the competition tougher in Group A.


GROUP A TEAMS

QATAR


 This is the first world cup appearance for Qatar and they didn't play the qualification matches because they are the hosts.

Qatar is really improving in terms of football, they have a 50th FIFA ranking despite 112 when they selected as hosts for the world cup.also they won their first Asian Cup in 2019 by defeating Japan for 3-1.

Qatar rely on the defensive and midfield organized style of play with counter attacks. They are unlikely reach to knock out round due th lack of experience in big tournaments.


Coach: Felix Sánchez

Captian: Hassan Al-Haydos

Key Players: Saad Al Sheeb,Abdelkarim Hassan,Hassan Al-Haydos,Akram Afif,Almoez Ali

FIFA Rankings: 48

Last Appearance: N/A

Method Of Qualification: hosts

Previous Best Performances : N/A

Predicted Lineups: Al Sheeb; Al Rawi, Khoukhi, Hassan; Miguel, Hatem, Boudiaf, Al Haydos, ElAmin; Afif, Ali. (3-5-2)



NETHERLANDS


 It seems like an easy group for Netherlands.they qualified as group G winners in UEFA. They also have a great squad depth with talents and experience.

 They couldn't quality for 2016 Euro and 2018 World Cup after the 3rd place in 2014 WC.Despite being not qualified for 2018 World Cup Russia The Orange can create a hard competition in this year. They are unbeaten in 15 games since Louis Van Gaal Returned as a coach.

Netherlands playing 3-4-3 with three center backs and two wing backs who support midfield when attacks. Also the squad is working hard under Van Gaal. They easily win the group with current form and the team.


Coach: Louis Van Gaal

Captain: Virjil van Dijk

Key Players: Frenkie de Jong,Virgil van Dijk,Matthijs de Ligt,Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay.

FIFA Ranking: 8

Last Apperance: 2014

Method of Qualification: UEFA Group G winners

Previous Best Perfomances :Runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010)

Predicted Lineup:  Cillessen; Ake, Van Dijk, Timber; Blind, De Jong, Koopmeiners, Dumfries; Gakpo, Memphis, Bergwijn.(3-4-3)


SENEGAL

 

 Senegal qualified by defeating Egypt in the CAF Third Round. They are very excellent under Aliou Cisse. They won Afcon Cup by also defeating Egypt in February.

They are 18th in the FIFA ranking and number 1 in Africa.But the injury to their key player Sadio Mane is sure to be a big blow. Still they have a solid defense with Abdou Diallo in alongside Koulibaly under Aliou Cisse.

They were playing in 4-3-3 formation with centrlized attacking with Sadio,May be they will change due the injury of him.still they are likely to reach Round of 16 behind Netherlands in Group A.


Coach: Aliou Cisse

Captian: Kalidou Koulibaly

Key players: Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo,Ismaila Sarr,Boulaye Dia,Édouard Mendy

FIFA Ranking: 18

Last Appearance: 2018

Method of Qualification:  CAF Third Round winners

Previous Best Performance: Quarter-finals (2002)

Predicted Lineup:  E Mendy; Ballo-Toure, Koulibaly, Diallo, Sabaly; Kouyate, N Mendy, Gueye;Jackson,Dia, Sarr(4-3-3)


ECUADOR


 Ecuador is qualified by finishing 4 in the Conmebol qualifiers.Until last month , Ecuador's qualification for the finals was in a confusing situation, but FIFA gave the green light in last month.

Their style of play is have been based on fast counterattacks down the flanks.the Alfaro's team does not good in attacking games. They only scored 2 goals in last 5 games.but  they are not conced in the 5 games.

The South American team have a bright chance to reach round of 16.they want to compete with Senegal for the second place.

Coach: Gustavo Alfaro

Captian: Enner Valencia

Key players: Enner Valencia,Pervis Estupinan,Piero Hincapie,Moises Caicedo

FIFA Ranking: 44

Last Appearance: 2014

Method of Qualification: CONMEBOL Round Robin fourth place

Previous Best Performance: Round of 16 (2006)

Predicted Lineup:  Dominguez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo; Mena, Estrada, Valencia(4-3-3)


The Squad of teams


Qatar

Not Announced.

NETHERLANDS

Goalkeepers: Justin Bijlow, Andries Noppert, Remko Pasveer

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Daley Blind, Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Stefan de Vrij, Matthijs de Ligt, Tyrell Malacia, Jeremie Frimpong.

Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Teun Koopmeiners, Marten de Roon, Cody Gakpo, Kenneth Taylor, Xavi Simons.

Forwards: Memphis Depay, Steven Bergwijn, Vincent Janssen, Luuk de Jong, Noa Lang, Wout Weghorst.



SENEGAL

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy, Alfred Gomis, Seny Dieng.

Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Youssouf Sabaly, Fode Ballo-Toure, Pape Abdou Cisse, Ismail Jakobs, Formose Mendy.

Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Cheikhou Kouyate, Nampalys Mendy, Krepin Diatta, Pape Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Pathe Ciss, Moustapha Name, Loum Ndiaye.

Forwards: Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Bamba Dieng, Famara Diedhiou, Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye.



ECUADOR

Not Announced 


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