Emerse Faé: Ivory Coast’s new challenge against defending champion Senegal
Posted on January 30, 2022 by [Your name]
Emerse Faé, former Elephants midfielder and now caretaker coach of the Ivory Coast national team, faces a tough challenge in the African Cup of Nations round of 16 tie against Senegal, holding of the title. Appointed at the head of the Ivorian selection following the dismissal of Jean-Louis Gasset, Faé must mobilize his players to try to qualify his team against a formidable opponent.
Former Ivory Coast international, Emerse Faé is known for his strong play and his determination on the pitch. As a player, he represented Ivory Coast in the 2006 CAN final, lost to Egypt. Today, as interim coach, Faé intends to transmit his rage to win to his players in order to face Senegal in the best conditions.
During a press conference before the match, Faé urged his players to wet their jerseys and take this second chance as a last chance. He wants to see a Ivory Coast team that proudly represents his country and lives up to the expectations of the Ivorian people. Its priority is to implement rigorous discipline and transmit its values to the players.
Despite the trauma linked to the team’s performance in the first round of the competition, the players seem motivated by the vision of their new coach. Jean-Michaël Seri, who accompanied Faé during the press conference, describes the interim coach as focused on discipline. According to Seri, Faé is instilling her values in them and this is what the team is currently focusing on.
Originally from Nantes, France, Faé began his international career playing for France before choosing to represent the Ivory Coast. After ending his playing career at the age of 28 due to ill health, he turned to coaching and completed the BEFF qualification. Before becoming interim coach, he was in charge of the Clermont Foot reserve team.
Despite the rumors surrounding the possible arrival of Hervé Renard as coach, Faé remains focused on his current mission and does not let himself be disturbed. He says he has other concerns and is ready to work with Renard if that happens.
The match between Ivory Coast and Senegal is highly anticipated and constitutes a real challenge for Emerse Faé and his team. All eyes will be on him to see if he will manage to motivate his players and achieve the feat against the reigning champion. One thing is certain, Faé is determined to take on this challenge and show the world that Ivory Coast is a competitive and talented football nation.
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