The days pass and the hopes of seeing a very competitive team for the Paris Games disappear. According to information from Radio France, Parisians Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery will not be able to participate in the Olympics. PSG does not want its players to play too many matches this summer. Both players are already taking part in the Euros (June 14 to July 14) next month and will play even more matches next season with the new Champions League and the new format Club World Cup at the end of the season. PSG is not the only club to rule out this idea.
Real Madrid have already informed the FFF of their refusal to allow their players to go there as well. Likewise Lille, which should not release its players because of the Champions League play-offs in August. Yesterday, Antoine Griezmann admitted that his club was “not too much for it” despite his great desire to participate. Thierry Henry will have to comply with the wishes of the clubs and will announce on Monday his pre-list of 30 players for preparation.
