2022 World Cup: Raphaël Varane and Karim Benzema are doing better, but are still training away

Since the arrival of the French team in Qatar, all questions have focused on two players: Raphaël Varane and Karim Benzema. Affected respectively in the hamstrings and quadriceps, the Manchester United defender and the star striker of Real Madrid are still in the recovery phase. After training away from the group on Thursday, they remained in this same configuration this Friday evening, at the Jassim Bin Hamad stadium, as our colleagues from L’Équipe revealed earlier.

After taking part in the warm-up, they went on the sidelines of the group to continue their protocol with physical trainer Cyril Moine. Four days before the entry into the running of the Blues against Australia, Tuesday, November 22, this does not predict a possible withdrawal of the two men at this stage, but the question of their participation in the match against the Socceroos remains a subject. In the staff of the tricolor selection, we have been confident in recent hours about the Ballon d’Or France Football, which we say is on time despite appearances or the lack of playing time.

Regarding Varane, he will have to do a full training session by Sunday to reasonably apply for a starting place for the first match. Good news, a rise in power appeared during the session this Friday. The defender, who has not played since his injury against Chelsea (0-0) on October 22, is gradually regaining his feelings. It remains to be seen whether this will be enough for him to join the group, as of Saturday, at training scheduled for 7 p.m. (French time, 9 p.m. local). Caution remains in order, the gray areas are gradually fading.