The biggest headline is the continued importance of Mane, now 34, after he missed the 2022 finals through injury. Alongside him, Koulibaly and Mendy remain central figures in the spine of the team.
There is logic in that call. International tournaments rarely reward sides that rely only on promise. Senegal’s strongest recent teams have been organised, powerful and emotionally tough.
The more interesting part of the squad may be the younger names pushing into view. The report says Bara Ndiaye, an 18-year-old midfielder, is included, while Habib Diarra and Pape Matar Sarr add mobility and intensity.
Further forward, Senegal seem to have variety:
That blend matters. Senegal have often looked at their best when they can attack in different ways rather than leaning on one star name.
If the report is accurate, Senegal open their group against France on 16 June in New Jersey, before meetings with Norway on 22 June and Iraq on 26 June. That first game would revive memories of 2002, when Senegal stunned France on the biggest stage.
The next storyline is clear: who misses the final cut, and whether this veteran core has one more tournament run left in it. The opener against France should give an early answer.