Source: Team_Talk
Gallas expects to play in World Cup
France defender William Gallas is adamant he will be fit for the World Cup finals despite an injury-plagued season with Arsenal.[LNB] Gallas has not played since suffering a recurrence of a calf injury against Barcelona in the Champions League on March 31 and is facing a race against time to make the plane for South Africa.[LNB]France boss Raymond Domenech, who will name a provisional 23-man squad on May 11, has already stated he won't be taking any player with fitness issues threatening his participation.[LNB]But Gallas remains confident he can prove he is ready to make a contribution to Les Bleus' campaign.[LNB]"I am working hard to be in the squad," he told Le Parisien newspaper.[LNB]"If I felt it wasn't possible I would have given up. Right now I feel good and ready to play for France.[LNB]As for Domenech's stance on injured players, Gallas, who has won 78 caps for his country, added: "I think Raymond Domenech is informed about my personal situation although I have had no guarantee."[LNB]
