Source: Daily_Mail
WORLD CUP 2010: William Gallas crashes dune buggy
France coach Raymond Domenech breathed a sigh of relief after William Gallas escaped serious injury in a buggy accident. [LNB]Gallas is battling to recover from a calf injury in time for the World Cup but the Arsenal defender almost wrecked his chances of appearing when he rolled a dune buggy in the French Alpine resort of Tignes. [LNB]The players had finished training on Sunday and were enjoying some down time when Gallas had his bump. [LNB] Defenders can't take corners: Gallas tipped his buggy as the players relaxed[LNB] The 32-year-old received minor scratches to his hand after sticking his arm out of the vehicle to break the fall. [LNB]The French face Costa Rica in a friendly on Wednesday and, speaking before Gallas' crash, Domenech said: 'It is hard to say whether he has fully recovered (from his calf injury). But from what I've seen him do here so far, we can be optimistic.[LNB] [LNB]Team game: Gallas had to be helped out of his buggy after his accident[LNB]'But it is a calf injury and you never know what can happen. We still have four training sessions left to see how he is. [LNB]'We will see whether he should play from the start (against Costa Rica), come on at half-time, or play a bit of the match.'[LNB] Gael Clichy stressed the importance of having his club and international team-mate fit. [LNB]The full-back said: 'William is the man in our defence, we need him. He is a strong person with a strong character. And if he has a chance to be at the World Cup, he will be there.'[LNB] Les Bleus face hosts South Africa, Uruguay and Mexico in Group A. [LNB] Case for the defenders: Gallas (left), Eric Abidal and Patrice Evra were put through their paces by Domenech before the Arsenal star had his buggy accident [LNB] Diva Maradona not happy with toilets! Boss demands luxury at training baseDomenech calls for unity as injuries threaten to wreak havoc for FranceRonaldo, Messi, Rooney... and Fallon! Argyle ace ready to face world's bestHe'll cost them! New York laugh off West Ham's £75k a week bid for HenryARSENAL FC
