Ahead In anticipation of Mali's highly anticipated match against host nation Morocco in Group A at the AFCON 2025, an unforeseen issue has become the main topic of discussion in Rabat; will Yves Bissouma be available for selection?
The leader of the Malian squad and central midfielder has been undergoing rehabilitation from a new injury, and his appearance at the team's training base has further fueled doubts about his fitness level.
With growing excitement ahead of the match at Stade Moulay Abdellah, Bissouma's appearance at the pre-game media event provided some comfort, yet left many questions unanswered.
The Mali national team manager, Tom Saintfiet, wanted to keep hopes under control, using a composed and realistic approach when talking about the circumstances.
The reason Yves is present today isn't due to him definitely playing tomorrow," said Saintfiet. "There's no connection between who is sitting beside me and who will start the game. He might play, or he might not.
The message was evident: Mali is looking past feelings. Safeguarding a crucial player, particularly in an extended and challenging competition, holds equal importance to events occurring during the game itself.
In his own way, Bissouma remained unaffected by the rumors. Calm and collected, the midfielder showed that individual issues come second when representing his country.
"What concerns me today is Mali," he stated.
I'm present now and completely concentrated on tomorrow's game. Everything else isn't important to me.
This reaction showcased both leadership and maturity, traits that have characterized Bissouma's progression at the top tier. Regardless of whether he plays on the field, his impact inside the team is already noticeable.
"As the leader, I aim to inject a positive attitude into the team. Each person can inspire the group in their own manner," he said.
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