Inevitably eagerly awaited after a preparation marked by numerous criticisms, the French team did not miss its entry into its World Cup, June 12, 1998. Launched by Christophe Dugarry, author of the opening of the score thanks to a revenge head on Corner, the Blues indeed won against South Africa 3-0 on the lawn of the velodrome. Something to start the good foot of the competition.
The day after this inaugural success, the Blues may have a smile when they find Mallemort, where they had prepared the meeting. While the holders recover, the replacements are entitled to a friendly meeting against Arles, a modest resident of CFA 2, which is obviously not to the taste of David Trezeguet.
While the hairdressers won 5-0, David Trezeguet, who came into play at the start of the last ten minutes against South Africa, is growing an astonishing rant. “We are made to play against Arles, it's almost disrespectful, we should at least be opposed to D1 clubs, we would be more motivated”, he launches.
Aimé Jacquet remains stoic
Aimé Jacquet does not take shade. This reaction “Proves his strength of character”, he assures. The tricolor coach is undoubtedly more worried about his ankle injury that occurred by swivel. And this while the Blues have already lost Stéphane Guivarc'h, hit in the thigh at the start of the match against the South Africans. No more fear than harm nevertheless for the Monegasque.
“His condition does not require an additional examination, Quickly informed Jean-Marcel Ferret, the doctor of the Blues.
He suffers from a small sprain in an ankle that has no gravity character. However, it was his second sprain since the start of the preparation courses. For the match against Saudi Arabia, it may be a bit tight. But, if he has no problem in his supports, the blow will be playable. »»
