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– France striker Christopher Nkunku will miss the 2022 World Cup after suffering an injury in training on Tuesday, the French federation have confirmed.
– The RB Leipzig star suffered a sprain of his left knee and won’t be able to return to take part as France look to defend their title in Qatar.
Injured in training, Christopher Nkunku drops out of the World Cup. The whole group shares Christopher's sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery 💙 @c_nk97
#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/cnpEtH4476
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) November 15, 2022
.@c_nk97 avait quitté la séance d’entraînement avant son terme, touché au genou gauche. Les examens radiologiques passés dans la soirée ont malheureusement révélé qu’il s’agissait d’une entorse… https://t.co/fiddGgBorK
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) November 15, 2022
– France will play their opening game against Australia on Nov. 22. FIFA regulations allow teams to replace an injured player up to 24 hours before their first match.
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– On Monday, France announced the call-ups of Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram and Monaco defender Axel Disasi.
𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿! @MarcusThuram has been called up to complete Didier Deschamps' squad at the World Cup 🇫🇷#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/fpkRyVV9LR
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) November 14, 2022
– Disasi made the squad after Paris Saint-Germain centre back Presnel Kimpembe ruled himself out because of a hamstring injury.
🇨🇵♥️🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/RcK98zh7q5
— Presnel Kimpembe (@kimpembe_3) November 14, 2022
Still not fully recovered from injury, Presnel Kimpembe won't participate at the World Cup. 𝗔𝘅𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝗶 has been called up to replace him!#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/1lLArvXD6h
— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) November 14, 2022
