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France captain Griedge Mbock to miss Euro 2025 opener against England through injury
France captain Griedge Mbock will miss her side's 2025 European Championship opener against England on Saturday with a calf injury. Mbock, 30, was absent from France's 3-2 win over Brazil on June 27 because of the injury sustained three days before. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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. France, Women's Soccer, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
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7 hours ago
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France Captain Griedge Mbock Ruled Out of Euro 2025 Opener Against England
France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at the Women's European Championship against defending champion England. Mbock has been struggling with a right calf injury and trained apart from her teammates on Thursday, two days before France's opener in Zurich. France coach Laurent Bonadei confirmed on Friday that the experienced Paris Saint-Germain defender has been ruled out of the match. 'Unfortunately, Griedge still feels a bit of discomfort in her calf, so we won't take any risks,' he said. 'The tournament has only just started and she needs specific care. She will be with us tomorrow, but not on the field, unfortunately for her and for us.' For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. After England, France next plays tournament debutant Wales on Wednesday before its final match in Group D four days later against the Netherlands. Bonadei said he was 'quite confident that she will be able to join us quickly.' The 30-year-old Mbock has made 92 appearances for France – starting 81 of those – since her debut 12 years ago. Mbock will likely be replaced in defense by Alice Sombath or Thiniba Samoura, while PSG teammate Sakina Karchaoui could be handed the captain's armband. 'Griedge is someone who is very important in the group; she is our captain,' Karchaoui said. 'But even if she won't play the match, she will still be with us; she always has good words to tell us. But today we also have a strong group and we can count on all the players… that's also our strength that no one is irreplaceable.'
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7 hours ago
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France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England
ZURICH — France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at the Women's European Championship against defending champion England . Mbock has been struggling with a right calf injury and trained apart from her teammates on Thursday, two days before France's opener in Zurich. France coach Laurent Bonadei confirmed on Friday that the experienced Paris Sain-Germain defender has been ruled out of the match.
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France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England
Head coach Laurent Bonadei conducts the training session of the French women's national football team during the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 in Staad, Switzerland, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP) ZURICH (AP) — France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at the Women's European Championship against defending champion England. Mbock has been struggling with a right calf injury and trained apart from her teammates on Thursday, two days before France's opener in Zurich. Advertisement France coach Laurent Bonadei confirmed on Friday that the experienced Paris Sain-Germain defender has been ruled out of the match. 'Unfortunately, Griedge still feels a bit of discomfort in her calf so we won't take any risks,' he said. 'The tournament has only just started and she needs specific care. 'She will be with us tomorrow but not on the field, unfortunately for her and for us.' After England, France next plays tournament debutant Wales on Wednesday before its final match in Group D four days later, against the Netherlands. Bonadei said he was 'quite confident that she will be able to join us quickly.' Advertisement The 30-year-old Mbock has made 92 appearances for France — starting 81 of those — since her debut 12 years ago. Mbock will likely be replaced in defense by Alice Sombath or Thiniba Samoura, while PSG teammate Sakina Karchaoui could be handed the captain's armband. 'Griedge is someone who is very important in the group, she is our captain,' Karchaoui said. 'But even if she won't play the match, she will still be with us, she always has good words to tell us. 'But today we also have a strong group and we can count on all the players … that's also our strength, that no one is irreplaceable.' ___ AP soccer:
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France captain Griedge Mbock ruled out of Euro 2025 opener against England
ZURICH (AP) — France will be without captain Griedge Mbock for its opening match at the Women's European Championship against defending champion England. Mbock has been struggling with a right calf injury and trained apart from her teammates on Thursday, two days before France's opener in Zurich. Advertisement France coach Laurent Bonadei confirmed on Friday that the experienced Paris Sain-Germain defender has been ruled out of the match. 'Unfortunately, Griedge still feels a bit of discomfort in her calf so we won't take any risks,' he said. 'The tournament has only just started and she needs specific care. 'She will be with us tomorrow but not on the field, unfortunately for her and for us.' After England, France next plays tournament debutant Wales on Wednesday before its final match in Group D four days later, against the Netherlands. Bonadei said he was 'quite confident that she will be able to join us quickly.' Advertisement The 30-year-old Mbock has made 92 appearances for France — starting 81 of those — since her debut 12 years ago. Mbock will likely be replaced in defense by Alice Sombath or Thiniba Samoura, while PSG teammate Sakina Karchaoui could be handed the captain's armband. 'Griedge is someone who is very important in the group, she is our captain,' Karchaoui said. 'But even if she won't play the match, she will still be with us, she always has good words to tell us. 'But today we also have a strong group and we can count on all the players … that's also our strength, that no one is irreplaceable.' ___ AP soccer: Daniella Matar, The Associated Press
