Thierry Henry denounces the regulation problem behind Millot's red card

The French team must manage a handicap following the red card received by Enzo Millot, which will have a significant impact on the semi-final.

Les Bleus qualified for the semi-finals of the Olympic tournament last night by beating Argentina. The victory allows them to meet Egypt on Monday night, with the prospect of winning an Olympic medal if they win. However, they will be without Enzo Millot, the midfielder having been sent off last night.

17 players instead of 18 against Egypt

Accused of having made the situation worse by his provocations, Millot was sent off after the final whistle. Thierry Henry pointed out after the match that this poses a problem with the rules. “By taking a red card, you prevent a reservist from entering”he explained, blaming his player for an avoidable red card, which forced the Blues to show up with a match sheet of 17 players instead of 18.

The French team must therefore deal with this handicap, because the rules prohibit a reserve player from being included in the match sheet in the event of expulsion…