In what state will the Blues present themselves to Spain on Tuesday evening in Dallas, in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup? If the doubt seems well and truly lifted regarding Kylian Mbappé, victim of a bad blow to an ankle against Morocco in the quarter, new questions came to darken the French skies this Saturday.
After a well-deserved day of rest on Friday, Didier Deschamps’ men returned to training at Bentley University this Saturday. A light session in which the captain and Aurélien Tchouaméni were able to take part without apprehension. On the other hand, two notable absences were to be deplored.
Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba, the two holders of the central hinge, did not appear on the Waltham field today. Precautionary measures are being taken by those around the Blues and nevertheless an observation likely to cause concern just three days before a major meeting against European champion La Roja.
An important test Sunday morning
The Bayern captain, impressive in his skills since the start of the tournament, suffers from a foot and thus finds himself spared. However, his participation in the half on Tuesday is not in question at this stage. Same thing for the rock of Arsenal, victim of back pain for many weeks and preserved as much as possible in this sense.
Next significant test for the two defenders and their teammates: this Sunday morning, still in the suburbs of Boston. The afternoon will see the Blues already fly to Texas, 48 hours before the Franco-Spanish clash.
