2014 WORLD CUP: HARD BLOW FOR FRANCE, STEVE MANDANDA FORFEITS!
Steve Mandanda Withdraws from World Cup Due to Injury
Key Points:
- Injury Confirmation:
- Marseille’s goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, confirmed on Sunday via Twitter that he will not be able to participate in the upcoming World Cup due to an injury sustained from a head clash with Mustapha Yatabaré during a match against Guingamp.
- Injury Details:
- Mandanda has a torn neck muscle and will need 6 weeks to recover, ruling him out of the World Cup.
- Replacement:
- Stéphane Ruffier, the goalkeeper of Saint-Etienne, is expected to replace Mandanda in the French squad for the World Cup.
Mandanda’s Tweet:
- “It is with sadness that I announce to you that unfortunately I will not be able to hold my place at the World Cup.”
- “I wish the French team a successful World Cup.”
Tags: Injury, Shock, Disappointment, Equipe_de_France, France, Guingamp, Mandanda, World_2014, Officialization, OM, Yatabaré
