Soccer-France to take late call on captain Renard's fitness for Brazil clash


Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Group F - France Training - Spencer Park, Brisbane, Australia - July 28, 2023 France's Eve Perisset with teammates during training REUTERS/Dan Peled

BRISBANE (Reuters) - France captain Wendie Renard remains an injury doubt for their crunch Women's World Cup clash against Brazil, coach Herve Renard said, adding that he will leave it late to made a decision on the defender's availability.

Wendie Renard sustained a calf injury during France's opening goalless draw with Jamaica on Sunday but still played the full 90 minutes. The 33-year-old centre back trained with the squad ahead of Saturday's match at Lang Park.

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