France coach Didier Deschamps crossing fingers as injuries pile up
2 years, 3 months ago

France coach Didier Deschamps crossing fingers as injuries pile up

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps is hopeful of having most of his players fit before the World Cup as they face a number of injury-related absences ahead of their Nations League matches. More than a dozen players are missing for Thursday’s home game against Austria and Sunday’s trip to Denmark, less than two months before Les Bleus start their title defense at the Qatar World Cup. Among the absentees is midfielder Paul Pogba, who is a major doubt for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery, along with striker Karim Benzema, centre back Presnel Kimpembe, keeper Hugo Lloris and defender Theo Hernandez. I hope that in two months’ time the situation will be much better for all the players.” Stand-in captain Raphael Varane also hit out at the number of matches players are involved in.

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Euro 2024: Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France starts Euros preparation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Fatigue factor worries Deschamps as France starts Euros preparation

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps is concerned that a congested season may have taken its toll on his players as they prepare for next month’s Euros. The World Cup finalist is set to play Luxembourg and Canada in friendlies early next month before kicking off their Euro 2024 group stage campaign against Austria on June 17. You can never be sure,” …

This could be the solution to growing fears about burnout among soccer’s top players
1 year, 2 months ago

This could be the solution to growing fears about burnout among soccer’s top players

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Less is more. Varane posted his own concerns on X, formerly known as Twitter, saying, “there are too many games, the schedule is overcrowded, and it’s at a dangerous level for players physical and mental well-being.” “As a player I feel very privileged to do the job I love every day but I feel these changes are …

Why are Our Opinions Not Being Heard: Raphael Varane Lashes Out at 'Too Many Games' and 'Overcrowded Schedule'
1 year, 4 months ago

Why are Our Opinions Not Being Heard: Raphael Varane Lashes Out at 'Too Many Games' and 'Overcrowded Schedule'

News 18  

Raphael Varane took to social media to highlight the workload issue of players ahead of the start of the 2023-24 football season in Europe. The France international and Manchester United star said that there are “too many games” and with each match being extended well beyond 90 minutes with added time, Varane feels the opinions of players and managers are …

Didier Deschamps Gives Update on Karim Benzema's Availability in World Cup Final Squad
2 years ago

Didier Deschamps Gives Update on Karim Benzema's Availability in World Cup Final Squad

News 18  

France manager Didier Deschamps denied all the reports of Karim Benzema returning to the World Cup squad and said that he will be working with only 24 players that he has got in the squad. Ahead of the first match in FIFA World Cup, Benzema was ruled out with injury and then Deschamps also lost Lucas Hernandez during the first …

France Battle With Viral Outbreak Ahead of World Cup Final Against Argentina
2 years ago

France Battle With Viral Outbreak Ahead of World Cup Final Against Argentina

News 18  

France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina. The virus scare threatens to derail France’s bid to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil achieved the feat in 1962. Morocco coach Walid …

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps
2 years ago

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Didier Deschamps has ruled out the prospect of …

Raphael Varane 'is set to be fit for the World Cup'
2 years, 1 month ago

Raphael Varane 'is set to be fit for the World Cup'

Daily Mail  

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is set to be fit for the World Cup despite limping off in tears last month against Chelsea. Concerns had grown that Varane, who was key to France's success in Russia in 2018, would not be fit in time for the World Cup owing to the short turnaround time between the season ending and their …

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'
2 years, 2 months ago

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'

News 18  

Manchester United’s France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday had …

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’
2 years, 2 months ago

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s French defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the FIFA World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday …

Tensions in France squad ahead of Nations League matches
2 years, 3 months ago

Tensions in France squad ahead of Nations League matches

The Hindu  

France’s last competitive matches before the World Cup should be a chance for coach Didier Deschamps to test his best team. Furthermore, Deschamps is without nine injured regulars including longstanding goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, midfielder Paul Pogba — who’s mired in an extortion scandal involving his own brother — and star striker Karim Benzema. Deschamps took charge in 2012, two years …

Hugo Lloris, Theo Hernandez Injuries Add to France National Team Woes
2 years, 3 months ago

Hugo Lloris, Theo Hernandez Injuries Add to France National Team Woes

News 18  

Captain Hugo Lloris and defender Theo Hernandez have joined France’s growing injury list ahead of this week’s Nations League games against Austria and Denmark, the French Football Federation said on Monday. Lloris suffered a right thigh injury while Hernandez has a torn right adductor, further weakening the world champions who have been hit by a wave of injuries. In addition …

Lloris, Hernandez join France’s Nations League injury list
2 years, 3 months ago

Lloris, Hernandez join France’s Nations League injury list

The Hindu  

Captain Hugo Lloris and defender Theo Hernandez have joined France's growing injury list ahead of this week's Nations League games against Austria and Denmark, the French Football Federation said on Monday. Lloris suffered a right thigh injury while Hernandez has a torn right adductor, further weakening the world champions who have been hit by a wave of injuries. In addition …

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