Virus spreads: cases of illness among the French

Four days before France's opening European Championship match in Düsseldorf against Austria, the title contender is concerned about health setbacks.

According to consistent media reports, team president Didier Deschamps, striker Kingsley Coman and several other team members were affected by a nose and throat infection.

According to L'Equipe, Deschamps felt weak on Wednesday after returning from training to the team's camp in Bad Lippspring. RMC TV reported that some French participants in the European Championships woke up on Thursday feeling like they had a cold. Some also suffered from cramps or headaches.

Bayern Munich's Koeman is said to be the most affected, and is said to have remained in his room for at least all of Thursday morning. Nothing should currently stand in the way of his appearance on Monday (9pm/ServusTV, ARD) against Austria.

According to media reports, mild infections with the virus are generally not a major concern for those responsible.

“From my point of view, things are going better, I had the flu on Tuesday. I had a bit of a fever and maybe started to roll over, but it’s better now, the whole team is in better shape,” said striker Ousmane Dembélé in a press conference, according to RMC. – Except for Koeman, who has a bit of a fever. “Sicker.”