The Blues deprived of four senior players for the two matches in Montpellier, Fabregas promoted to captain

Pas de Nikola Karabatic à Montpellier cette semaine. – Joaquim Ferreira

As is often the case at this time of year, the French handball team is faced with a host of injuries.

Tuesday, on the first day of the course, four Blues were not deemed fit to continue the adventure in Montpellier, on the occasion of the Trophée des continents (15- March 17).

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Samir Bellahcene (muscle injury), Nicolas Tournat (ankle), Nikola Karabatic (cervical) and Luka Karabatic (thigh) will not be traveling to Hérault.

As a result, the European champions will travel with 20 players to challenge Argentina (Thursday) and Egypt (Saturday). In the absence of Luka Karabatic, Ludovic Fabregas, 138 caps, will be the captain of the selection.