Silvestre Back In France Squad + Sagna Ruled Out
Mikael Silvestre has been handed a place in the France squad ahead of Wednesday’s International friendly for against Uruguay at Stade de France.
The 31-year-old former Man United defender’s last game for Les Bleus was in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, two years on, and Mikael is back in his countries fold thanks to some accomplished performances in the Gunners backline.
France coach Raymond Domenech told French media:
“Mika [Silvestre] plays. He is among those who have some background, experience. He’s getting games for Arsenal as well.”
Domenech joked that he would play the whole Arsenal defence (Sagna, Gallas, Silvestre and Clichy) and ‘hopefully’ that might save him from the press’ criticism.
“I may play all of Arsenal’s defence. So at least I am sure that nobody criticize me.”
And before any of the International action has got underway, Arsenal have already got an injury issue to contend with. Bacary Sagna has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game due to an ankle injury sustained on Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
“We’ve got Julien Escudé who’s out, Bacary Sagna and Lassana Diarra are out for sure. Jean-Alain Boumsong may fill in.” Domenech said.
Predicted Starting XI:
Lloris
Fanni – Gallas – Silvestre – Clichy
Vieira – Toulalan
Gourcuff
Ribery – Benzema – Henry
Gooner Talk will keep you updated with all the latest International news concerning Arsenal’s stars in the coming days – stay locked.
Many thanks to Vince from ASCFR.
Lmao at the defender “Fanni”
LOL, yep, not a bad player either.
If Sagna weren’t out I’m pretty certain it would have been an all Arsenal defense. Also Wenger wanted Gourcuff before he left for Milan, no chance of signing him now, but I was certain he was going to make an offer if indeed he did for the midfielder.
It’s interesting to see Henry is turning to a left midfielder even for his country or Benzema may be playing there instead. I think he needs a good run in attack to show his true qualities.
looking at our next 2 games (man city and chelsea away i believe). We have been given as much ‘luck’ in terms of opposition players being out as possible. for city Joe hart will not play whilst i heard that robinho and elano will both be playing for brazil in brazil and wont be bak till friday so hopefully will be nice and tired. plus when we play chelsea drogba should be out due to his soon-to-be ban for the coin throwing incident.
we souold sign gourcuff and toulalan great player
No, there’s already too many french frogs 😛
hahahahhahahahhaa