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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All France players start training ahead of World Cup final
DOHA: France's Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate and Kingsley Coman, who missed training on Friday (Dec 16) with a virus, were present at the start of Saturday's session on the eve of the World Cup final clash against Argentina.
Virus-hit France focused on finishing the job against Argentina - Deschamps
France have not been overly troubled by the virus that has hit several players in the past few days, coach Didier Deschamps said, as the squad prepare to finish off their World Cup campaign in Sunday's final against Argentina.
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.
France will need patience against sturdy Poland in last 16
DOHA : France will start their World Cup last-16 clash as overwhelming favourites on Sunday but opponents Poland are well equipped to derail Les Bleus' title defence at the Al Thumama stadium.
France's momentum not impacted by Tunisia defeat, says Coman
DOHA : France's 1-0 defeat against Tunisia in their final Group D game will not affect the defending champions' momentum at the World Cup as they head into a last-16 clash against Poland on Sunday, Kingsley Coman said on Thursday.
France on a tightrope as knockout phase looms
DOHA : While France's 1-0 loss to Tunisia after fielding a reserve team should have no bearing on the defending champions' future at the World Cup, their final Group D game on Wednesday showed that they are walking on a tight rope.