Ahead of their match against Zimbabwe at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday afternoon, nine Senegal players have tested positive for Covid-19.
"It's a difficult and complicated situation," he said, according to BBC Sport Africa.
"We are going to be competitive and those there are going to play for those who are absent. We are still going into the game against Zimbabwe full of confidence."
The Group B clash will start at 15:00 on Monday afternoon.