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Chelsea star 'exposed' at World Cup in harsh criticism as England prepare for Senegal clash

Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly has been highlighted as a weak point in Senegal's team ahead of England's World Cup last-16 tie against Aliou Cisse's side. The African team came second in Group A after beating Ecuador in their third match.

Coming into the tournament they were seen as potential dark horses but that was somewhat negated once Sadio Mane was ruled out due to injury. Despite his absence they still progressed comfortably past Qatar and relied upon defensive solidity to overcome an exciting Ecuador team.

With a host of names well known to Premier League watchers, including Koulibaly and Chelsea's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, Senegal pose as a dangerous challenge for Gareth Southgate's men. They aren't infallible though, and domestic knowledge could help the Three Lions.

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