France play Tunisia on Wednesday but they don’t have to worry too much about that match, having already qualified for the knockout stages of the competition.
Just like he was in Russia, PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been a star for Didier Deschamps’ side and the manager can now mix it up a little on Tuesday, resting some players and giving others the chance of playing at a World Cup.
West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has likely been hoping against hope for some minutes before he comes home from Qatar. That match against Tunisia may have been his best chance, apart from if there’s injuries to others.
That outside hope has taken a further blow, with L’Equipe reporting the Hammers stopper is out of France’s training session on Monday. Areola is the only new member of the Deschamps selection with an issue, and it’s said to be related to his back.
There’s no indication of a more serious problem, and L’Equipe present it all as precaution around the West Ham player.
