Qatar 2022: Boost for France ahead Argentina showdown

France received a massive boost ahead of today’s World Cup final against Argentina as all of the players who have struggled with a virus returned to training.

The entire French squad were seen training ahead of the showdown with the Albicelestes at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar, amid a virus breakout in the camp.

While Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot missed the semi-final tie against Morocco due to illness, Aurelien Tchouameni and Theo Hernandez missed training on Friday.

Kingsley Coman, Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate also contracted the same virus and fell ill.

But much to France manager Didier Deschamps’ relief, all the players returned to training ahead of today’s Qatar 2022 final.

Deschamps had stated that the air-conditioning inside the stadiums in Qatar resulted in his players getting sick.

Earlier in the tournament, Brazil players also complained about similar flu-like symptoms.

The Les Bleus have an opportunity to equal Italy and Brazil’s record of winning back-to-back World Cup titles as they have made it to the final for the second time in a row.

Meanwhile, France captain, Hugo Lloris, has said the adrenaline of playing in a World Cup Final will help his teammates overcome the disruption caused by a virus in the camp.

“On the virus, you’re never really prepared for that type of thing but we are trying to get ready for this match the best we can, these are things for which we weren’t necessarily prepared but we remain focused and of course we are very excited to play in a World Cup final,” Lloris said.