Defender Selma Bacha suffers from a sprained left ankle but will stay with the Blues to heal before their entry into the World Cup on July 23 in Sydney, said the management of the selection on Saturday, without advancing on its duration of unavailability. The last examinations carried out on Saturday in Melbourne revealed “a sprain”, specified the management of the French women’s team before flying to Sydney later in the day. But the hypothesis of a package from this important holder has been ruled out, the same source said.
The Lyon player (22) was released on a stretcher on Friday in the last seconds of the last preparation match for Les Bleues before the World Cup (July 20 – August 20), against Australia (1-0 defeat). A first x-ray taken on Friday evening did not reveal a fracture, while Les Bleues enter the World Cup against Jamaica on July 23 (12:00 p.m.).
Replacement possible until July 22
Asked about the duration of unavailability of Bacha, the management of the Blue did not wish to come forward, indicating that the next few days will be decisive in assessing the necessary recovery time. The absence of the left side against Jamaica is nevertheless almost recorded.
Les Bleues then face Brazil for the clash of group F, on July 29 in Brisbane (12:00 p.m.), then the modest Panama on August 2 (12:00 p.m.). A possible round of 16 is scheduled for August 7 or 8 for the French, which leaves more than three weeks of margin for medical supervision. The OL player is therefore in a race against time to get back on her feet in time. If his condition should not improve, a replacement is always possible in the workforce until July 22, the day before the first match.