FRANCE’S CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU OUT OF WORLD CUP WITH KNEE INJURY
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The French federation has revealed that France forward Christopher Nkunku will miss the 2022 World Cup due to an injury sustained on Tuesday during training.
The RB Leipzig player sprained his left knee and will be unable to participate in Qatar as France bids to defend their title. The current World Cup champions confirmed Randal Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt had been called up in his place on Tuesday.
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.
On Monday, France announced the call-ups of Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram and Monaco defender Axel Disasi. Disasi made the squad after Paris Saint-Germain centre back Presnel Kimpembe ruled himself out because of a hamstring injury.
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