Hours before the kickoff of Euro 2024 in Germany, the French national team faced a sudden health scare as several players exhibited symptoms of a mysterious illness. According to reports from Monte Carlo, the players experienced widespread cold-like symptoms.
Reports indicate that some French players and the coaching staff, led by head coach Didier Deschamps, began feeling unwell on Wednesday evening. They woke up with colds, accompanied by cramps, headaches, and muscle stiffness.
Initial assessments suggest the situation is not alarming, but there is a need for continued monitoring and investigation to determine the virus’s origin and prevent further spread.
This incident is not the first for Les Bleus. During the 2022 World Cup, several players, including Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté, and Manchester United’s Raphaël Varane, contracted the flu before their final match against Argentina.
France’s Group in Euro 2024
The French national team is placed in Group D of Euro 2024, alongside Poland, the Netherlands, and Austria. The tournament kicks off today, Friday, June 14, and concludes on July 14.
France’s Match Schedule in Euro 2024
– Austria vs. France – Monday, June 17 – 10:00 PM
– Netherlands vs. France – Friday, June 21 – 10:00 PM
– France vs. Poland – Tuesday, June 25 – 7:00 PM
France’s Squad for Euro 2024
Goalkeepers:
– Olivier Baumann
– Manuel Neuer
– Alexander Nübel
– Marc-André ter Stegen
Defenders:
– Waldemar Anton
– Benjamin Henrichs
– Joshua Kimmich
– Robin Koch
– Maximilian Mittelstädt
– David Raum
– Antonio Rüdiger
– Nico Schlotterbeck
– Jonathan Tah
Midfielders:
– Robert Andrich
– Chris Führich
– Pascal Groß
– Ilkay Gündogan
– Toni Kroos
– Jamal Musiala
– Alexander Pavlović
– Leroy Sané
– Florian Wirtz
Forwards:
– Maximilian Philipp
– Niclas Füllkrug
– Kai Havertz
– Thomas Müller
– Deniz Undav