Blanc stands by Gourcuff call

Laurent Blanc denies the omission of Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff from France’s Euro 2012 squad represents a risk.

Les Bleus’ head coach drafted his former Bordeaux protege into his provisional 26-man squad but left him out along with Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa when he selected his final party of 23. Marseille forward Loic Remy had already been ruled out by injury.