Real Madrid’s young central defender, who had been sidelined for five months due to meniscus surgery, has made a comeback and earned a call-up from Didier Deschamps for France’s upcoming matches against Australia and Finland. However, his participation in the friendly against Australia at the Parc des Princes is now uncertain as he has experienced a setback in his recovery.
Despite the medical and technical support from the French national team, the defender, a former Lens player, has encountered issues after returning to action during Real Madrid’s recent victory (4-0) against Copenhagen in the Champions League.
In addition to this, Didier Deschamps is expected to be without the services of Laurent Koscielny. The Arsenal player, who had complained of calf pain, was given a break on Tuesday and is currently undergoing treatment.
For the friendly match, Mamadou Sakho, who plies his trade at Liverpool, is set to partner with Abidal in defense. This encounter serves as preparation for the upcoming qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
