Several France gamers have caught colds, the French Football Federation (FFF) stated, as they put together for the World Cup remaining in opposition to Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the newest to fall ailing on Friday.
Centre again Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed Wednesday’s 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco with the sickness.
Coach Didier Deschamps refused to panic after Wednesday’s recreation and stated they have been being cautious to make sure the sickness didn’t unfold.
Striker Randal Kolo Muani, who got here off the bench to attain France’s second aim in its win over Morocco, stated on Friday: “There’s a little flu that’s been spreading but nothing serious. They’ll be well soon and be ready for Sunday.”
A French press officer added: “As you know, Randal is not a doctor, we will communicate about it later.”
Kolo Muani stated the gamers who fell ailing had been remoted.
“Those who are sick stay in their room, they’re being taken care of by the doctors and we’ve been enforcing social distancing. We’re very strict about it,” he stated.
Forward Ousmane Dembele stated: “We’re not scared of that virus. Dayot and Adrien got a bit of a stomach ache, I made them a ginger and honey tea and then they felt better. I hope everyone will be ready for the final.
“Dayot got better and I think everyone will be ready. We’ve been taking precautions. The first day, Dayot stayed in his room and we brought him food and he was back with everyone the next day.”
France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni (knock on hip) and Theo Hernandez (knock on knee) missed coaching on Friday to work indoors, FFF stated.
Deschamps was assured each Upamecano and Rabiot can be match for Sunday’s showdown on the Lusail Stadium.
“Dayot will be fit. Since Saturday he wasn’t well for three days … had a fever and that had an impact on his strength,” he stated on Wednesday.
“Given the tough match we had I decided not to play him and play Konate instead as he’s shown he’s good enough to play at this level.
“Rabiot was sick, was better this afternoon but not well enough so he stayed in the hotel. We have four days to rest so he should be better and available for Sunday.”
Should Konate and Varane be out, nevertheless, Deschamps would face a tough choice determination, as he can be with out two of his high three defenders.