Aurélien Tchouaméni Faces Possible Withdrawal from France Squad Due to Injury
Reports from L’Équipe indicate that Aurélien Tchouaméni, the 26-year-old midfielder, may be compelled to exit the France national team due to an injury. Tchouaméni sustained a groin injury and was unable to finish Tuesday’s training session. He is set to undergo comprehensive evaluations to assess the extent of his injury.
This situation poses another setback for the Real Madrid player, who had previously missed the September training camp. At that time, Zinédine Zidane decided it was premature for Tchouaméni to play, as he had just returned from an adductor injury incurred during the 2026 World Cup, and opted to prioritize his fitness for the club.
If Tchouaméni’s absence is confirmed, he will join other unavailable players, including Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu and Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram, both of whom have also withdrawn from the squad. They have been replaced by VfL Wolfsburg full-back Saël Kumbedi and AFC Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
