France’s star striker Eugenie Le Sommer will be benched for the Women’s World Cup Group Finale against Panama. This is a huge surprise for many, as Le Sommer has been a key player for France in the tournament so far.
Le Sommer has been an integral part of the French team since her debut in 2007, and has scored over 100 goals for the national team. She was also the top scorer in the 2019 Women’s World Cup qualifiers, with six goals in eight appearances.
The decision to bench Le Sommer for the Group Finale against Panama has been met with some criticism. Many feel that she should have been given the chance to help France secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament.
However, it appears that coach Corinne Diacre has made the decision to rest Le Sommer in order to give her a chance to recover from a minor injury she picked up in the match against Nigeria. This is a sensible decision, as it will ensure that Le Sommer is fit and ready for the knockout stages of the tournament.
It is clear that France will miss Le Sommer’s presence in the Group Finale against Panama, but Diacre’s decision to rest her is understandable. It is important that Le Sommer is fit and ready for the knockout stages, and this decision will ensure that she is in peak condition for France’s next match.
