Bacha, De Almeida out of France’s opening Women’s World Cup game versus Jamaica

SYDNEY (AP) — France, thought-about a high contender on the Women’s World Cup, might be lacking two starters in its opening match in opposition to Jamaica on Sunday.

Defender Elisa De Almeida sustained a leg damage two days in the past in observe and “can’t put her foot down,” coach Herve Renard mentioned. Forward Selma Bacha, who sprained an ankle in a warm-up sport versus Australia on July 14, can be sidelined.

“Now she’s running,” Renard mentioned of Bacha. “But we won’t take any risks.”

Renard was assured Bacha could be obtainable for France’s match in opposition to Brazil on July 29, in Brisbane. No. 5-ranked France and No. 8 Brazil are more likely to compete for the highest spot in Group F, which additionally consists of World Cup first-timer Panama.

Bacha returned to observe on Thursday, the identical day De Almeida was injured.

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“We’re happy that she’s smiling again,” Renard mentioned of Bacha, who has 17 caps for Les Bleus. “She’s in good shape.”

De Almeida and Bacha are on the World Cup roster for the primary time.

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