A chilly virus is working by way of the France squad forward of the World Cup remaining in opposition to Argentina on Sunday, affecting at the least three gamers within the squad.
Coach Didier Deschamps stated two gamers with signs, defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot, had been remoted earlier this week and did not play in France’s 2-0 semifinal win over Morocco.
Rabiot wasn’t within the lineup in Wednesday’s match at Al Bayt stadium. Upamecano was within the lineup in its place however did not play. Deschamps stated Upamecano was recovering from “three troublesome days” since taking part in within the quarterfinals in opposition to England on Saturday.
“Nevertheless, we have now 4 days till the subsequent recreation, so he must be accessible for Sunday,” the coach stated, including back-up winger Kingsley Coman had additionally felt feverish.
He insisted he expects all his gamers to be wholesome for the ultimate in opposition to Argentina.
“It is ‘flu season now, and in that sense, we have now to watch out,” he stated. “And in addition, the gamers have put in an enormous shift and their immune system could be a bit of run down.”
France has been coaching outside in Qatar and Deschamps famous the “use of air conditioners may additionally have an effect on” how the virus is circulating, echoing feedback earlier within the match from the Brazil camp.
Seven of the eight World Cup stadiums cool the air at subject stage whereas interiors of buildings and transport in Qatar are routinely air-conditioned.
Switzerland additionally had an outbreak of heavy colds and had two starters lacking for a decisive group-stage recreation in opposition to Serbia.
The daytime warmth has settled at round 25-27 Celsius (77-81 Fahrenheit) for the ultimate week of the month-long match which began with temperatures within the low-30s (excessive 80s).
The primary World Cup to be performed in November and December was moved from the standard scheduling in June and July when temperatures in Qatar routinely rise above 40 C (104 F)
“The temperatures have dropped in the previous couple of days, and also you at all times must be cautious,” Deschamps stated. “Relating to the virus, we’re not frightened, actually.”