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Grenier denies missing training amid Toon talk

The 23-year-old midfielder was part of Didier Deschamps' initial France squad for the World Cup in Brazil, but was ruled out prior to the tournament after pulling up with a groin injury in training.

Grenier made 28 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon last season, scoring four times as the side finished fifth under the stewardship of Remi Garde.

"I have no problem with the club and have never missed a training session intentionally," he said.

"There is no controversy and my intention is to be back on the pitch and competing as soon as possible.

"To put things into context, I just want to make everyone understand that an individualised programme has been implemented in accordance with the medical staff and technical staff of the OL so I can return to 100 per cent of my abilities.

"This requires a suitable recovery period with a lot of individual work and muscle building that takes place indoors.

"This is why I am not present at certain meetings with the rest of the group."