If they face England in the semi-finals of the World Cup, the Blue will not be opposed to the star Lauren James, who received two suspension meetings.
The ax has fallen for Lauren James. The England striker was suspended for two matches after her red card received in the round of 16 of the 2023 World Cup against Nigeria.
Frustrated, the Chelsea player had wiped her cleats on the back of an opponent, with whom she had just played a duel. After the intervention of the VAR, she had logically received a red card.
For this violent gesture, she risked three meetings of suspension. His sanction is finally a little more lenient, since it could allow him to replay a match in this World Cup, the final, or the match for 3rd place.
#FIFAWWC | 🟥 Red card for Lauren James! The 21-year-old is ruled out after intentionally stepping on Michelle Alozie.
💢 The English will end the meeting at ten.
▶ Follow the end of the match live: https://t.co/Lqty3QWBxK pic.twitter.com/At46bf3MRh
— francetvsport (@francetvsport) August 7, 2023
For the France team, this is something to take into account. Les Bleues could find England in the semi-finals, and would therefore not have to face Lauren James.
The little sister of Reece James, the new captain of Chelsea, had started this World Cup strong. It was she who gave the victory to her team against Denmark (1-0), and she had scored two goals and signed three assists against China (6-1).
