Usman Dembele, Getty Images 03 September 2025, 22:28

Usman Dembele became the only player of the French national team who did not participate in the training of the team of this Tuesday on the eve of the match of the Qualification Round of the World Cup-2026 against Ukraine.

As reports RMC Sport, 28-year-old The forward misses classes due to left hip problems and is currently undergoing an individual recovery protocol.

French physician Franc Le Gal explained that a discomfort in the back surface of the thigh had had a discomfort in Dembele, so he received an adapted training program. It is expected that his readiness for the match with “blue and yellow” will be estimated just before the game with Ukraine, which will take place on Friday in Wroclaw.

Meanwhile, all the other 22 players, including Adrien Rabio and Benjamen, trained in the general group, who were absent from signing contracts with Milan and Marseille the day before.

Recall the match Ukraine is France It will take place on Friday, September 5, at 9:45 pm for Kiev.