Lyon striker Delphine Cascarino will be out for several months with a knee injury. Coach Hervé Renard is already deprived of the two other major offensive assets of the squad.

The first is supposed to find the fields for the World Cup, the second is very uncertain. The France team begins on June 20 its preparation for the 2014 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.