Gueye unavailable for Senegal under current coaching set-up

Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye said he would no longer be available for national ​team selection while the current coaching staff ‌remains in place, after his side were eliminated from the World Cup on Wednesday.

Senegal squandered a ​two-goal lead against Belgium before losing 3-2 in ​extra time in the round of 32.

"I ⁠will come back to tell you ​a few words regarding the elimination … but I ​announce today that, as long as this technical staff remains in place, I'll be taking a break ​from the national team," the 27-year-old posted ​on social media.

Senegal looked set to progress after Habib Diarra ‌and ⁠Ismaila Sarr put them ahead.

Gueye, who scored two goals at the tournament, was replaced shortly after the hour mark, with coach ​Pape Thiaw sending ​on Lamine ⁠Camara as Senegal sought to protect their advantage.

However, Belgium struck twice ​in the final four minutes through ​Romelu ⁠Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to send the match into extra time.

Belgium then completed the turnaround ⁠when ​Tielemans converted a penalty ​awarded after a VAR review involving Senegal substitute Camara.