SPORTS REPORT
DOHA: Three players of France including Kingsley Coman, Raphael Varane, and Ibrahima Konate sat out training on Friday with cold-like symptoms two days ahead of the mega FIFA World Cup 2022 final against Argentina.
NDTV reported on Friday that the Bayern Munich winger, Coman, had already missed a training session on Thursday due to a light viral syndrome, stated by the French Football Federation (FFF) in a statement.
Coman was an unused substitute in the semi-final match against Morocco. France had won the semi-final 2-0 win against Morocco.
The condition of Konate and Varane will cause France coach Didier Deschamps more worries as they establish the central defensive collaboration against African side Morocco in the semi-final.
France coach worries for FIFA World Cup 2022 final
Dayot Upamecano was replaced by Konate in defence for the semi-final against Morocco after he was ruled out due to illness.
France’s key midfield player, Adrien Rabiot, was also sidelined for the semi-final against Morocco due to illness.
In a press conference on Friday, France forward Randal Kolo Muani said there is little flu going around but nothing serious.
