The big meeting is approaching. For the World Cup organized in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, Didier Deschamps unveiled a list of 26 players within the France team, with only one real new addition: Robin Risser.
The RC Lens goalkeeper, author of a solid season, took advantage of the difficulties encountered by Lucas Chevalier at Paris Saint-Germain to join the French group. He thus takes on the role of third goalkeeper, a status already occupied by Alphonse Areola during previous gatherings, confirming the stability of the hierarchy established by the staff.
At the same time, Alphonse Areola’s situation at the club took a difficult turn. Remaining on the bench during the last day, he witnessed the relegation of his team to the second division despite a victory against Leeds United (3-0), a bitter outcome for the goalkeeper.
“No World Cup”
On the sidelines of this relegation, his wife reacted strongly on Instagram by criticizing the choices of Graham Potter and Nuno Espirito Santo, both of whom spent this season on the West Ham United bench. In a widely relayed message, she expressed her frustration with the management of the player, evoking in particular his lack of starts and the sporting outcome of the season, while showing her support despite an absence of the World Cup this year.
“From a trophy to relegation. Thank you Potter for the start of the season and Nuno for the end. Shelved at the start of the season for no reason. Back after a bad start to the season (for the club), then 20 games played and suddenly, ‘I’m sorry but you won’t start’, ‘why?’, ‘for no particular reason but sorry’wrote Marrion Areola on social networks. Really sad for the fans, frustrated for the family, but always proud of you at any time. And no World Cup this year, thank you coach Nuno”.
