Les Bleues’ last preparation match before the World Cup not only ended in a defeat against Australia (1-0) but also saw Selma Bacha, the left winger, go out on a stretcher at the end of the encounter. Bacha left the field in tears, on a stretcher, after twisting his left ankle in a duel after additional time in the second half (90th + 6).
The OL player remained on the ground for a long time, after screaming in pain, surrounded by her worried teammates.
“This is the worst news of the evening”
Coach Hervé Renard reacted to Bacha’s injury after the match, in comments reported by L’Equipe: “I went to see her, we were all with her. His ankle has turned, we hope it won’t be too serious. This is the worst news of the evening. Let’s remain patient while waiting for the doctor’s verdict and further examinations. »
Les Bleues of Hervé Renard, already deprived before the preparation of Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Griedge Mbock and Delphine Cascarino had registered the package of Amandine Henry before flying to Australia. The competition begins on July 20. France’s first match is scheduled for July 23 against Jamaica.
