A big cloud has come to eclipse the radiant sun that has reigned over the French team since the start of preparation for the World Cup: Franck Ntilikina injured his thigh on Friday evening against Lithuania. “ There is nothing to say for now because it has not yet been reviewed. We asked our doctor (Geoffrey Wandji), but he hasn’t seen it yet. We’re worried, of course.” summarizes Vincent Collet after this 5th victory for the Blues.
But the images are disturbing. Author of a very good match, the new leader of the Hornets felt a pain in the back of the thigh, while he went up the field at the end of the match. It looks like a hamstring injury, and it’s a fragile muscle that takes a long time to heal. Only an examination will tell if it is a contracture, or more serious, a tear.
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“I really hope it won’t be mean, add Collet in The Team, because he still had a very good game. We see that in our device, it is very important. His association with Élie Okobo, in particular, is very rich. It offers us a real alternative with the major five. And these are things that I would like to keep. »
Answer this weekend… while the Blues are going to prepare their suitcases to leave for Japan.
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