Entire France squad trains on eve of World Cup final despite virus
The whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina after a virus sidelined a number of players this week.
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French team battle to stop the spread of virus between players on eve of World Cup final
DOHA: Didier Deschamps said Saturday that France is taking “as many precautions as possible” to stop the spread of a virus that is threatening their preparations for their World Cup final showdown with Argentina. “We are trying to take as many precautions as possible, to adapt as necessary and get on with it,” the France coach said at a press conference in Doha ahead of Sunday’s match. “Obviously it would be better if this wasn’t happening but we are handling it as well as possible with our medical staff.” Central defensive pair Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate missed training on Friday due to illness, along with winger Kingsley Coman.
Three France players ill two days before World Cup final
France players Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman sat out training on Friday with cold-like symptoms two days before the World Cup final against Argentina, a source close to the team said.
Saiss, Aguerd start for Morocco, France make two changes
AL KHOR, Qatar : Morocco captain Romain Saiss and centre back partner Nayef Aguerd have been passed fit to play while France have been forced into two changes for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final.
France won't focus on particular England players, says Konate
DOHA : France will not focus on any particular player when they take on England in a mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, defender Ibrahima Konate said.
Soccer-Liverpool's Nunez fit for Ajax, Thiago ruled out says Klopp
(Reuters) - Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is set to return from injury in Wednesday's Champions League clash at Ajax Amsterdam but midfielder Thiago Alcantara remains sidelined, manager Juergen Klopp said on the eve of the match.
Liverpool's Klopp expects to be on bench against Forest despite FA charge
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp expects to be in the dugout at Nottingham Forest on Saturday (Oct 22) despite being charged by the Football Association (FA) for his outburst at an assistant referee during last weekend's win against Manchester City.