Nasri Withdraws From French Squad
Having only been called up into Raymond Domenech’s French squad yesterday, Samir Nasri’s presence in the 20-man group lasted less than a day as the Arsenal man withdrew this morning, citing a thigh complaint…
Aug 19, 2008 11:52:42 AM
Samir Nasri celebrates his goal for France 'A' against Mali on Tuesday evening.
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L’Equipe reports that the injury problem is identical to the one that rule Nasri out of Arsenal’s Champions League qualifying match with FC Twente in the Netherlands last midweek. The 21 year-old was fit to play in Arsenal’s opening Premier League match of the weekend, delivering a brilliant debut at the Emirates Stadium.
Les Bleus were satisfied that the attacking-midfielder was carrying a problem after carrying out a light run with the player on Monday afternoon.
Raymond Domenech has already announced that Arsenal’s weekend match-winner will not be replaced in his travelling party, which is now reduced to 19 players. Les Bleus will train at Clairefontaine this morning before flying out for Sweden late this afternoon.
The final French squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Mandanda (Marseille), Lloris (Lyon)
Defenders: Boumsong (Lyon), Gallas (Arsenal), Sagna (Arsenal), Evra (Manchester United), Fanni (Rennes), Mexès (Roma), Clichy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Flamini (AC Milan), L. Diarra (Portsmouth), Toulalan (Lyon), Malouda (Chelsea), A. Diarra (Bordeaux), Gourcuff (Bordeaux), Govou (Lyon)
Forwards: Henry (Barcelona), Anelka (Chelsea), Benzema (Lyon)
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