France gamers hit by colds as Argentina ultimate looms

Several France gamers have caught colds, the French Football Federation stated, as they put together for the World Cup ultimate in opposition to Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the newest to fall in poor health on Friday.

Centre-back Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot missed Wednesday’s 2-0 semi-final 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 of their 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.”

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Kolo Muani stated the gamers who fell in poor health 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 terrified of that virus. Dayot and Adrien acquired a little bit of a abdomen ache, I made them a ginger and honey tea after which they felt higher. I hope everybody will probably be prepared for the ultimate.

“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.”

Deschamps was assured each Upamecano and Rabiot could 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 robust match we had I made a decision to not play him and play Konate as an alternative as he’s proven he’s ok to play at this stage.

“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 troublesome choice choice, as he could be with out two of his prime three defenders.