DOHA: France coach Didier Deschamps was sweating on the fitness of several key players on Saturday as his team battled a mystery virus on the eve of the World Cup final against Argentina.
Players, staff and other sources close to the French squad have spoken of a range of symptoms affecting the team in recent days including fever, stomach pain and headaches. France's coach Didier Deschamps gives a press conference in Doha on Dec 17, 2022 on the eve of the Qatar 2022 World Cup football match between Argentina and France.
He oozed calm on Saturday despite the pressure of facing a team looking to give Lionel Messi his maiden World Cup title. "When you face this kind of player , you have to pay attention to him, but this game is not just about him."