France captain Griedge Mbock to miss Euro 2025 opener against England through injury
Mbock, 30, was absent from France's 3-2 win over Brazil on June 27 because of the injury sustained three days before.
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On Wednesday and Thursday morning, the centre-back did not participate in group sessions at France's training ground in Thal, completing indoor training sessions instead.
'Unfortunately, she is experiencing some discomfort in her calf,' France manager Laurent Bonadei told a press conference on Friday. 'We won't take any risks; she still needs specific treatment. She'll be with us, but not on the pitch.
'Last week's tests revealed no tears or hematoma, so it's a bit of tiredness, similar to what Amel (Majri) experienced. We are not robots. For Griedge, it will take a bit of time. I'm quite confident she will be able to join us shortly.'
Mbock was named France captain after Bonadei chose not to include the long-serving Wendie Renard in his squad for the Euro 2025. Vice-captain and leading goalscorer Eugenie Le Sommer was also left out.
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Mbock, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has 92 senior caps and eight goals.
France play England in Zurich on Saturday, before facing Wales on July 9 and the Netherlands on July 13.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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