"Valentin is in no condition to join us. He is going through an extremely delicate period, both physically and psychologically (...) It is indeed preferable that he can take time for himself over the next few days to recharge his batteries" , explained the coach of the Olympic champion team Guillaume Gille, quoted in a press release from the French Federation (FFHB).
"In my current state, I am not ready to honor a selection," said Porte, quoted in the same press release.
In addition to the absence of the 31-year-old rear or right winger, the France team will also have to do without Nikola Karabatic for the duels against Norway on Saturday in Herning then Denmark on Sunday in Aarhus.
The Paris Saint-Germain center-half or left-back must take part in the start of preparation, which begins Monday in Créteil, in the Paris region, but will be rested on Wednesday.
Left winger Hugo Descat, hit in the back, as well as pivot Nicolas Tournat, also injured, will also leave the group on Wednesday.
In the absence of Porte, the pivot Luka Karabatic will ensure the captaincy for the first time with the Blues in Denmark, indicated the FFHB.
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