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, Kingsley Coman and Ibrahima Konate the most recent to fall sick on Friday.
Centre again 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 had 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.”
Kolo Muani stated the gamers who fell sick 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 fearful of that virus. Dayot and Adrien bought a little bit of a abdomen ache, I made them a ginger and honey tea after which they felt higher. I hope everybody might 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 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 robust match we had I made a decision to not play him and play Konate as a substitute as he is proven he is adequate 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, nonetheless, Deschamps would face a troublesome choice resolution, as he can be with out two of his prime three defenders.
