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 champions wrote on their Twitter. Notably, defender Raphael Varane is still recovering from an injury and there are doubts over Karim Benzema's fitness, which dents Didier Deschamps' confidence.

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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 …

Didier Deschamps Gives Update on Karim Benzema's Availability in World Cup Final Squad
2 years ago

Didier Deschamps Gives Update on Karim Benzema's Availability in World Cup Final Squad

News 18  

France manager Didier Deschamps denied all the reports of Karim Benzema returning to the World Cup squad and said that he will be working with only 24 players that he has got in the squad. Ahead of the first match in FIFA World Cup, Benzema was ruled out with injury and then Deschamps also lost Lucas Hernandez during the first …

France defender Lucas Hernandez ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

France defender Lucas Hernandez ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

France defender Lucas Hernandez has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after he suffered a knee injury during the defending champion’s 4-1 win over Australia on Tuesday night. France footballers checking on Lucas Hernandez as the defender writhing in pain during the FIFA World Cup Group D match against Australia at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France coach Deschamps decides not to replace Benzema
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France coach Deschamps decides not to replace Benzema

The Hindu  

France coach Didier Deschamps has decided not to replace injured striker Karim Benzema in his 2022 World Cup squad, leaving the reigning champions with 25 players for their title defence. Asked on Sunday by TeleFoot whether he would replace the Ballon d'Or winner in his squad, Deschamps said "No". Benzema was the second French player to join the casualty list …

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 …

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 …

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  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France have been dealt another injury blow after …

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 …

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 …

France at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation
2 years, 2 months ago

France at FIFA World Cup 2022: Squad analysis, starting XI, formation

The Hindu  

Defending world champion France has named its provisional 25-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and Didier Deschamps has caught eyeballs with some bold decisions. This combination of pictures shows the France’s provisional 25-man squad and the coaching staff for the Qatar World Cup | Photo Credit: AFP How will Deschamps set his team? While there are some …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar
2 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France unveil 25-member squad for Qatar

India Today  

Defending Champions France unveiled their 25-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday with some big names included in the squad. France, however, will be missing some big names in midfield, with the likes of Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup due to injury. The French squad for the FIFA …

France FIFA World Cup squad 2022: All 26 expected players; Injury concerns; Who misses out?
2 years, 2 months ago

France FIFA World Cup squad 2022: All 26 expected players; Injury concerns; Who misses out?

The Hindu  

Defending champion France is set to release its final 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup 2022 on November 9. France’s expected 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar Goalkeepers Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan, Steve Mandanda. Midfielders Eduardo Camavinga, Matteo Guendouzi, Boubacar Kamara, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni Forwards Karim Benzema, Ousmane Dembele, Kingsley Coman, Olivier Giroud, Antoine …

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