Chelsea's Malo Gusto suffers injury during France training session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Chelsea defender Malo Gusto sustained an injury during a training game in France on June 18. The incident occurred when Gusto was accidentally struck on the foot by teammate Lucas Digne. He had been participating with players not involved in France's World Cup opener against Senegal, which France won 3-1. Despite the injury, France's medical staff have expressed no significant concerns about his condition, and he may still join the team's training session before facing Iraq. Gusto, who is a backup option for the upcoming match, is competing for playing time with Jules Koundé and Warren Zaire-Emery.
- •Gusto injured during a training game on June 18.
- •Accidental hit from teammate Lucas Digne caused the injury.
- •France medical staff report no serious concerns about Gusto.
- •He may participate in a training session before the match against Iraq.
- •France is second in Group I, trailing Norway.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sustains injury in France training
"Chelsea defender Malo Gusto (23) sustained an injury during a training game that mixed the players not involved in France’s FIFA World Cup opener against Senegal (3-1) and youth players from New Eng...
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