The Panathinaikos center Mathias Lessort is still uncertain, but the head coach of France, Vincent Collet, gave an update on Lessort’s recovery gave an optimistic update on his status.
“We are awaiting the return of Mathias Lessort. I strongly hope so because I think he is really important for our team balance,” declared the French coach, as France24 reports, before adding, “He is training well and getting better and better.”
On Sunday in Tokyo, there will be a match between France and Australia. Following that, the French team will move to Indonesia to participate in the men’s World Cup tournament.