Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- In a shocking news for the fans, some France players have been struck by a virus ahead of the all-important FIFA World Cup 2022 final against Argentina on Sunday.

Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate have been affected by the virus and are not leaving their room since feeling ill. Both players missed training two days before the summit clash. Earlier, Dayot Upamecano, Adrien Rabiot, and Kingsley Coman were all sick at the start of the week and did not practice on Friday.

As per France coach Didier Deschamps, the team management is taking all kinds of measures to prevent the virus from spreading after Upamecano and Rabiot missed the semifinal win over Morocco.

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