Former emblematic captain of the Blue, Wendie Renard has not worn the tunic of the national team since February 25 and a success against Iceland in the League of Nations (3-2). A strong choice from Laurent Bonadei, who decided to focus on youth, also excluding the best scorer in the history of the French team, Eugénie Le Sommer and Kenza Dali.
“It is not a decision against the players but for the future of the French team, these are choices for other players who are younger, who represent the future », explained Bonadei. Renard, for his part, had spoken to him about a decision “ incomprehensible » last July.
Although sidelined, Wendie Renard decided not to give up. The 35-year-old defender, who considers herself still performing well on the OL side, recalled that she was available and not yet ready to retire internationally.
” I’m available “
“ I have not expressed, for the moment, what my two teammates did (Amel Majri and Sandie Toletti), after very good years with the France team. I haven’t expressed it, so I’m available.”said the defender in the columns of Le Progrès.
And to add: “ I play in one of the best clubs in Europe, with the best players, and I will continue to perform. » A word to the wise… This season, the OL captain has started four times in the seven matches played by the Rhone club (all competitions combined).
