Christopher Nkunku injury: France forward out of World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Christopher Nkunku injury: France forward out of World Cup

The Independent  

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Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Christopher Nkunku is set to be out for three to four weeks after picking up yet another injury during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. Pochettino delivered the injury blow ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round fixture against Leeds on Wednesday, as the west London side look to pick themselves up and compete for another domestic cup …

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig
1 year, 6 months ago

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £53 million on Tuesday. “Chelsea is delighted to announce Christopher Nkunku will join the club from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2023/24 season,” a statement on the Blues’ website said. “I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea …

Christopher Nkunku Inspires RB Leipzig to Win DFB-Pokal Second Straight Season With Win Over Eintracht Frankfurt
1 year, 7 months ago

Christopher Nkunku Inspires RB Leipzig to Win DFB-Pokal Second Straight Season With Win Over Eintracht Frankfurt

News 18  

A Christopher Nkunku-inspired RB Leipzig won their second straight German Cup title on Saturday, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Berlin. After featuring in four of the past five German Cup finals, Leipzig’s second title in two years firmly establishes themselves alongside Borussia Dortmund as challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne. Leipzig manager Marco Rose told German TV “to win a title …

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches
1 year, 7 months ago

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkuku return to France squad for Gibraltar, Greece matches

Firstpost  

Paris: Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the …

France Call up for Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku Ahead of Euro 2024 Qualifiers
1 year, 7 months ago

France Call up for Ousmane Dembele, Christopher Nkunku Ahead of Euro 2024 Qualifiers

News 18  

Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele and RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku are among the players recalled to the France squad named on Thursday by coach Didier Deschamps ahead of two Euro 2024 qualifiers in for June. Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy was also handed a first call-up since before the World Cup, while injured Arsenal defender William Saliba is among the notable …

Injured Netherlands midfielder De Jong out for France match
1 year, 9 months ago

Injured Netherlands midfielder De Jong out for France match

The Hindu  

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and winger Steven Bergwijn dropped out of the national squad for the team’s opening European Championship qualifier against France, coach Ronald Koeman said on Monday. “Of course, that is a big loss because he’s an important player for this team,” Koeman said of De Jong. He brings things that not many other players can.” Koeman …

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps
2 years ago

Karim Benzema ruled out of World Cup final by Didier Deschamps

The Independent  

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Manuel Neuer: Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper breaks leg in skiing accident
2 years, 1 month ago

Manuel Neuer: Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper breaks leg in skiing accident

The Independent  

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Neymar set to be fit for Brazil’s World Cup last-16 tie with South Korea
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar set to be fit for Brazil’s World Cup last-16 tie with South Korea

The Independent  

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Neymar, Pulisic, others who are doubtful for World Cup knockouts
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar, Pulisic, others who are doubtful for World Cup knockouts

Al Jazeera  

Several World Cup stars are in a race to be fit ahead of the round of 16 after picking up knocks in the group stages. Several big-name players have missed out on the World Cup 2022 through injury, including France’s midfield duo of Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante. I have medical reports that are on my side.” Cheikhou Kouyate – …

Neymar suffers ankle injury vs Serbia at FIFA World Cup; Brazil manager Tite says ‘he will keep playing’
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar suffers ankle injury vs Serbia at FIFA World Cup; Brazil manager Tite says ‘he will keep playing’

The Hindu  

Despite an emphatic victory in its opening World Cup game against Serbia, Brazil was left to worry about the fitness of Neymar, who was substituted with 11 minutes left to play. Though coach Tite allayed fears of the attacker missing out the next game against Switzerland on November 28, the team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar was a little less committal. The …

Neymar to miss rest of World Cup group stage with injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Neymar to miss rest of World Cup group stage with injury

Al Jazeera  

Brazil team doctor says talisman Neymar and reliable defender Danilo face a race to be fit for the last 16 round. Neymar will miss Brazil’s remaining two World Cup group games and faces a fight to be fit for the knockout stage after sustaining an injury in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Serbia, the team doctor has said. The team’s doctor …

Injuries open door for fringe France players at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Injuries open door for fringe France players at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — France’s World Cup squad has been decimated by injuries to star players like Karim Benzema, Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante. Players like midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and central defender Ibrahima Konate, who have six international appearances between them, now have more of a chance of starting France’s opening match against Australia in Group D on Tuesday. “I’m really …

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury
2 years, 1 month ago

France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — One month after raising the Ballon d’Or in triumph to crown his remarkable rise, Karim Benzema’s dream of winning the World Cup is over before he has even played a game in Qatar. Defending champion France’s World Cup hopes took a huge blow with the news that its star striker Benzema is out of the tournament after …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Karim Benzema ruled out for France; joins Pogba, Kante & Nkunku on injury list
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Karim Benzema ruled out for France; joins Pogba, Kante & Nkunku on injury list

India TV News  

Defending World Champions France have been dealt another big injury blow as Karim Benzema has been ruled out with a quadriceps injury. The latest blow sees Benzema join a string of French stars to miss the World Cup with Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku already out. France coach Didier Deschamps added: "I am extremely sad for Karim who …

World Cup 2022: Karim Benzema ruled out of tournament with thigh injury picked up in training
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Karim Benzema ruled out of tournament with thigh injury picked up in training

The Independent  

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Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training
2 years, 1 month ago

Karim Benzema is OUT of the World Cup after new injury in training

Daily Mail  

Karim Benzema's World Cup dreams are over after he was ruled out of the tournament after suffering an injury in training. Karim Benzema's World Cup dream is reportedly over after suffering an injury on Saturday Benzema suffered a thigh injury in his first full training session after prior fitness issues In a message on Instagram Benzema said he had to …

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury
2 years, 1 month ago

France’s star striker Karim Benzema out of World Cup with injury

Al Jazeera  

Star forward hurt the quadriceps on his left thigh during a training session on Saturday and will need weeks to recover. France’s World Cup hopes have taken a huge blow with the news that star striker Karim Benzema is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training on Saturday. “After hurting the quadriceps on …

World Cup injuries: Which players are out of Qatar 2022 and who is racing to be fit?
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup injuries: Which players are out of Qatar 2022 and who is racing to be fit?

The Independent  

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France replaces injured Nkunku with Kolo Muani for World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

France replaces injured Nkunku with Kolo Muani for World Cup

Associated Press  

PARIS — Defending champion France’s World Cup injury worries continued as forward Christopher Nkunku was injured in the team’s last training session and replaced in the squad by Randal Kolo Muani on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Nkunku went down clutching his left leg after a tackle from midfielder Eduardo Camavinga during training moments before the end of Tuesday evening’s session. Deschamps …

France Replace Injured Christopher Nkunku With Randal Kolo Muani for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

France Replace Injured Christopher Nkunku With Randal Kolo Muani for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

News 18  

Defending champion France’s World Cup injury worries continued as forward Christopher Nkunku was injured in the team’s training session and replaced by Randal Kolo Muani on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Nkunku went down clutching his left leg after a tackle from midfielder Eduardo Camavinga during training moments before the end of Tuesday evening’s session. Coach Didier Deschamps is already missing midfielders …

World Cup: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in French team
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in French team

Daily Mail  

Defending champions France are on their way to the World Cup after the squad posted a picture on their private plane to Qatar. The French squad are on their way to Qatar for the World Cup, where they will look to defend their title France will stay at the Al Messila, an opulent 130-room complex near the capital Doha which …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Didier Deschamps ropes in Christopher Nkunku's replacement as French team flies to Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Didier Deschamps ropes in Christopher Nkunku's replacement as French team flies to Qatar

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: The French football team has been jolted with injury blows ahead of their title defence in Qatar as key players have been ruled out. However, after Nkunku got ruled out of the marquee tournament, the French football team called for his replacement. "Didier Deschamps has called up Randal Kolo Muani to replace Christopher Nkunku!," the defending …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in France's squad
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in France's squad

India Today  

The French federation said on Wednesday that Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani will replace RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku in the France squad for the World Cup in Qatar. Kolo Muani, 23, has made 23 appearances for Frankfurt in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and recording 11 assists. He made his first two senior appearances for France in …

Christopher Nkunku is OUT of the World Cup after picking up an injury
2 years, 1 month ago

Christopher Nkunku is OUT of the World Cup after picking up an injury

Daily Mail  

Nkunku suffered an issue to his left leg after colliding with Eduardo Camavinga Les Bleus have faced several injury blows in the run-up to the tournament Nkunku limped out of training in France's final session before heading to Qatar Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up an injury in training, in another blow to …

World Cup: Morocco forward Amine Harit and Poland goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski out after late injuries
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Morocco forward Amine Harit and Poland goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski out after late injuries

The Independent  

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FIFA World Cup: Full list of injured players who will miss Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Full list of injured players who will miss Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

With FIFA World Cup set to start on November 20, many major teams are dealing with injuries to some of their key players. Karim Benzema : France forward and Ballon D’Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a thigh injury. Ben Chilwell - Left-back Ben Chilwell pulled up with a hamstring injury during …

FIFA World Cup 2022: 5 Big names who will miss the FIFA World Cup featuring N'Golo Kante
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: 5 Big names who will miss the FIFA World Cup featuring N'Golo Kante

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 FIFA World Cup 2022: 5 Big names who will miss the FIFA World Cup Image Source : Getty 2/6 Paul Pogba: A knee injury in pre-season kept Pogba out of action for Juventus all season, and while it was thought he could recover in time for the World Cup, he suffered a thigh injury during …

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'
2 years, 2 months ago

France Defender Rafael Varane's Injury 'Less Serious Than Thought'

News 18  

Manchester United’s France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday had …

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’
2 years, 2 months ago

France defender Raphael Varane’s injury ‘less serious than thought’

The Hindu  

Manchester United’s French defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the FIFA World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday. There were fears the injury could rule him out of the World Cup which kicks off in Qatar on November 20 but the source said a scan on Sunday …

Raphael Varane suffers potential World Cup heartbreak as he leaves the field injured against Chelsea
2 years, 2 months ago

Raphael Varane suffers potential World Cup heartbreak as he leaves the field injured against Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears after fewer than 60 minutes against Chelsea on Saturday night after sustaining an injury at Stamford Bridge. Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears with injury that puts his place at the World Cup in doubt He was in clear discomfort on the pitch and immediately went down after injuring his knee The …

FIFA World Cup 2022: France suffer another injury blow as N'Golo Kante gets ruled out of World Cup
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: France suffer another injury blow as N'Golo Kante gets ruled out of World Cup

India TV News  

Highlights Kante has not played for Chelsea since 2-2 draw with Spurs in August France could also miss the services of Paul Pogba who is injured The injury now means that Kante will be out for four months France’s injury woes have continued as Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been ruled out for four months with hamstring injury and will …

Pogba, Werner, Reece James - Players who will miss FIFA World Cup 2022 due to injuries
2 years, 2 months ago

Pogba, Werner, Reece James - Players who will miss FIFA World Cup 2022 due to injuries

The Hindu  

With FIFA World Cup set to start next month, many major teams are dealing with injuries to some of their key players. The French midfielder’s participation in France’s World Cup defence seemed to be doubtful following a knee surgery that prevented him from playing since his switch back to Juventus in August. Ben Chilwell - Left-back Ben Chilwell pulled up …

Lucas Hernandez Injury Adds to France Worries Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Lucas Hernandez Injury Adds to France Worries Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

News 18  

Bayern Munich right-back Lucas Hernandez will be absent for “several weeks" with a groin injury, the club said on Wednesday, adding to French concerns with the World Cup two months away. Hernandez suffered the injury in Bayern’s 2-0 Champions League win against Barcelona on Tuesday. It means France coach Didier Deschamps must juggle his defensive options for the Nations League …

Bundesliga Player of The Season Christopher Nkunku Extends With RB Leipzig Until 2026
2 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga Player of The Season Christopher Nkunku Extends With RB Leipzig Until 2026

News 18  

RB Leipzig have extended the contract of their top-scoring France forward Christopher Nkunku until 2026, it was announced Thursday. Nkunku still had two years on his original contract, but RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has secured his services for another four years. The new deal reportedly includes a significant salary raise with magazine Kicker and German daily Bild claiming …

Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku signs RB Leipzig contract extension
2 years, 6 months ago

Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku signs RB Leipzig contract extension

The Independent  

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Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem
3 years, 3 months ago

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem

New York Times  

Christopher Nkunku was unlucky that his Champions League hat-trick away to Manchester City got a little lost amid RB Leipzig’s defensively chaotic 6-3 defeat and the deepening of the “Jesse Marsch under pressure” narrative. The Frenchman scored two more beautiful goals — a dink over the goalkeeper and a finely chiselled free kick — and provided two assists in the …

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig sign French U-21 international Christopher Nkunku from Paris Saint-Germain
5 years, 5 months ago

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig sign French U-21 international Christopher Nkunku from Paris Saint-Germain

Firstpost  

Although skilful and capable of dazzling play, Christopher Nkunku has often been erratic and PSG need to balance their books to meet Financial Fair Play regulations French under-21 international midfielder Christopher Nkunku has joined RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, the Bundesliga club announced on Thursday. “Christopher Nkunku has the qualities we were looking for,” said Markus Kroesche, RB Leipzig’s sports …

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