Ben Old

Old (thigh) arrived at New Zealand's training camp in Florida late Saturday and is set to complete his first session with the group Monday, with his availability for Tuesday's warm-up match against Haiti remaining uncertain, according to Tribune Stephanoise.

Analysis: Old's late arrival means he is unlikely to start against Haiti if he does feature, with a bench role the most probable scenario given the limited time he has had to integrate with the group. The left back had been dealing with a muscular thigh issue in the lead-up to the tournament, making his timely arrival at camp a positive development for the All Whites heading into the World Cup. Old is expected to start at left-back for New Zealand during the tournament itself, making the coming days of training crucial in assessing his readiness ahead of their opening fixture.

May 25, 2026

Uncertain for playoff first leg

Old (thigh) has been dealing with a muscular issue in his thigh since the match against Rodez and is uncertain for Tuesday's Ligue 2 playoff first leg against Nice, according to coach Philippe Montanier. "Ben Old is uncertain, he has been struggling since Rodez. We will have a final assessment tomorrow morning during the warm-up session."

Analysis: Old's availability is a significant concern for Saint-Etienne heading into one of the most important fixtures of their season, with the midfielder's creative presence a key factor in the club's play. The timing of the injury is also worrying on an international level, as Old is set to represent New Zealand at the World Cup in June, making any aggravation of the thigh issue particularly unwelcome. A final call will be made ahead of Tuesday's first leg at Geoffroy-Guichard.

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