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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Steven Railston

Didier Deschamps gives update on France virus with Raphael Varane doubt for World Cup final

Didier Deschamps has said France are managing the 'virus situation' as well as possible ahead of the World Cup final. Les Bleus are currently dealing with 'flu-like symptoms' in their squad and that's had a detrimental effect on their preparation for the final.

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate, who both started in France's semi-final victory against Morocco earlier this week, did not train on Friday afternoon in Qatar, meaning they missed training less than two days before the World Cup final.

It's possible that Varane, who has played in every match bar France's game against Australia at the World Cup, could be a doubt for Sunday's match against Argentina, although Deschamps didn't give much away in his latest press conference.

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