^*^ Varane, Konaté and Coman train apart as virus hits France World Cup final plan

• France adopt social distancing and hand-washing measures
• Tchouaméni and Theo Hernandez train indoors due to injuries

Kingsley Coman, Ibrahima Konaté and Raphaël Varane trained away from the rest of the France squad as the defending champions tried to deal with a virus that has disrupted their preparations for Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina.

France, who were without Coman, Dayot Upamecano and Adrien Rabiot because of illness during their semi-final win over Morocco, have implemented hygiene measures in an attempt to ensure more players do not fall unwell.

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