Another Injury for France as Thuram Ruled Out of Nations League by Hamstring Injury
Éli Junior Kroupi earned his first France call-up after Marcus Thuram was ruled out with a hamstring injury, leaving Zidane short of attackers.
- On Tuesday, the French national team released Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram following medical examinations for a right hamstring injury sustained during Sunday's 2-0 win against Como in Serie A.
- France coach Zinedine Zidane faces a flurry of injuries across his roster, with Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu ruled out on Monday with a left hamstring injury joining other sidelined players.
- Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi received his maiden national team call-up Tuesday as Thuram's replacement and will join Zidane's squad at the Clairefontaine training facility.
- Upcoming Nations League fixtures pit France against Italy on Thursday, followed by a home match against Turkey three days later to complete the international break.
- With 10 points from four games, the squad maintains its group lead in the Nations League heading into the upcoming international matches despite the roster disruptions.
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Kroupi earns first France call-up after Thuram injury
PARIS, Nov 10 : Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has received his first France call-up as a replacement for the injured Marcus Thuram, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday.• Kroupi was the French second-tier top scorer in the 2024-25 season with 22 goals for Lorient, before joining Bour
France team news: Kroupi receives maiden call-up, replaces injured Thuram for Nations League
Inter Milan forward Thuram has been ruled out due to a right hamstring injury sustained during Sunday’s 2-0 win against Como in Serie A where he scored the second goal.
The young attacker of Bournemouth (20 years old) was the third newcomer to Clairefontaine in this November rally, alongside Pablo Pagis and Saël Kumbedi.
Another injury for France as Thuram ruled out of Nations League by ...
Another injury for France as Thuram ruled out of Nations League by hamstring injury
PARIS (AP) — Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram has been ruled out of France's games in the Nations League with a hamstring injury.
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