France have announced that Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery will not feature at this year\u2019s World Cup in Brazil.<\/p>\n
The 31-year-old winger has been toiling with a back problem in recent weeks, and Didier Deschamps, the head coach of Les Bleus, confirmed during a press conference on Friday afternoon that the Ballon d\u2019Or nominee\u2019s situation has worsened.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis morning Ribery stopped during a run. Now, he cannot train,\u201d Deschamps explained. \u201cTests have confirmed a worsening of the situation. He cannot play.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ribery\u2019s injury was the second blow that France would suffer on Friday, as Clement Grenier aggravated a thigh problem, which had plagued him in the latter part of the season, leading to the Olympique Lyonnais playmaker also withdrawing from the squad.<\/p>\n
Deschamps revealed that he has already called up two replacements in the form of Montpellier\u2019s Remy Cabella and Southampton\u2019s uncapped Morgan Schneiderlin.<\/p>\n
The loss of Ribery, however, will be seen as a significant blow to France\u2019s hopes of World Cup success, as the 2006 runner-up was their most experienced player available with 81 appearances. Antoine Griezmann of Real Sociedad is widely expected to take his place in Deschamps\u2019 starting XI.<\/p>\n
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Source: goal.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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