France hit by injuries

TWO midfielders expected to figure in France’s squad for the World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Saturday week are doubtful through injury.

Central midfielder Benoit Pedretti will undergo medical tests today after twisting his left knee playing for Marseille on Saturday. Jerome Rothen is out of Paris Saint-Germain’s visit to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Wednesday after failing to shake off a hamstring injury sustained.

Raymond Domenech will name his squad for the Ireland match on Thursday.