Gallas fit, Traesch out

Defender William Gallas was declared fit to play the World Cup for France but midfielder Christian Traesch joined a growing list of Germany players to miss the World Cup after injuring his ankle in a friendly at the squad's training camp on Monday, the German soccer federation (DFB) said.

"Christian Traesch cannot take part in the World Cup in South Africa," the DFB said. The loss of the 22-year-old further limited Germany's options in midfield after injured captain Michael Ballack was ruled out of the World Cup. First-choice goalkeeper Rene Adler was not included in the preliminary 27-man squad due to a rib injury.

French coach Raymond Domenech said midfielder Lassana Diarra, who has been ruled out by illness, will not be replaced.

The 23 players still in Tignes, where France are on a week-long training camp, should become Domenech's official 23-man squad.

"We trust the 23 players who are here," Domenech, who has until June 1 to name his squad.

Domenech had taken 24 players to Tignes because of a question mark over the fitness of Gallas, who has been sidelined since late March with a calf muscle injury.

The 24 became 23 after Diarra was ruled out of the June 11-July 11 finals in South Africa on Saturday because of a genetic blood disorder causing chronic fatigue.

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