Another blow for the French Olympic team.
After having experienced great difficulties in putting together his list for the Tokyo Olympics, coach Sylvain Ripoll confirmed the withdrawal of Jérémy Gélin this Friday.
Called to the rescue in the new list announced a few days ago, after the refusal of many clubs to release the players, the Rennes midfielder, on loan to Antwerp (Belgium) last season, was seriously injured in the 'training this Friday and must give up the Games.
In a press release, the FFF wrote: “Victim of a left knee injury, Jérémy Gélin left the training which was held today (
Editor's note: this Friday
) at the CNF Clairefontaine
prematurely
.
The MRI performed in the afternoon revealed a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, so he is forfeited for the Tokyo Olympics.
"
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The technical staff has the possibility of recalling a player present in the extended list. The name of the replacement will be communicated later. In addition, the French Olympic team is flying this Friday evening to Seoul. Seven hours of flight await the Blues who will continue their preparation with a one-week internship. A friendly against South Korea is scheduled for Friday July 16.
