France manager Laurent Blanc would be sweating over the fitness of his defensive midfielder who sprained his ankle in a friendly match against Serbia a few days back
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Serbia-c3002 that has put him on the sidelines.
The Stade Rennais midfielder has made good progress although he is still some days away to full fitness. According to team doctor Fabrice Bryand, it is likely that the Frenchman will miss France European Championship opener.
"He is recovering well but we do not want to aggravate the injury, France are not optimistic of having him available for their first match.”
Fabrice Bryand told reporters that Yaan M’Villa has been well taken care of and he won’t be rushed back in.
"We will increase his workload and see if his ankle swells again or if he suffers any ill effects. We will pay close attention to the player's recovery."
Absence of the 21-year-old will be a boost for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 who would want to win their first match of the competition despite being labelled as underdogs.
The news has put France manager Laurent Blanc in a difficult situation who was hoping to have M’Villa fit for the England match. Blanc’s woes have been increased by the fact that likely replacement for the 21-year-old, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alou-Diarra-c5259, have
just returned from injury. Playing Matuidi or Diarra in a match against unpredictable England team would be tough for Les Bleus and that could hurt France hopes of qualifying for the next stage of competition as group winners.
Yaan M’Villa has enjoyed a terrific 2011/2012 season. The Frenchman bossed the midfield for Rennais and his contribution was the main reason behind Rennais success last season where he made 50 appearances in all competitions.
String of excellent performances have earned M’Villa huge appraise and it is not surprising that many top-level European clubs are keen to attain the services of the Midfielder. Likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 and Manchester United have expressed their interest in the
France international and it is expected that M’Villa will leave Rennais this summer for a bigger club.
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