Yassine Benzia ruled out of France U20 friendly against Singapore
France U20 striker Yassine Benzia will miss the upcoming friendly match against the Singapore A team scheduled for next Monday. The 19-year-old forward sustained an elbow injury during training earlier this week, ruling him out of contention for the game.
The match, set to take place at the Michel-Volnay Stadium in Saint-Pierre, Reunion Island, was part of the Bleuets’ preparations under head coach Willy Sagnol. Despite Benzia’s absence, no replacement player has been called up to join the squad.
Benzia, who is of Algerian descent, has been a key figure in France’s youth setup and is highly regarded for his pace and finishing ability. His injury comes as a setback to both the player and the team, which relies on his offensive prowess.
The French Football Federation is yet to provide further updates on the striker’s recovery timeline. For now, Sagnol and his coaching staff will have to adapt their strategy for the upcoming fixture without Benzia’s contribution.
