Last Friday, Zinédine Zidane revealed the identity of the twenty-three players he called up for the France team to play the two Nations League matches scheduled for the November international window. Since then, Pierre Kalulu has had to give up and he was imitated this Tuesday by Marcus Thuram.
The French Football Federation released an official statement to announce that the Inter Milan striker was ultimately unable to play with the Blues. “Marcus Thuram felt tension on Sunday in his right hamstring during the match against Como. This persistent discomfort prevented him from taking part in training yesterday and he remained in care. »
And despite this rest, the verdict turned out to be negative.
“For lack of improvement this morning, and after examinations, in agreement with Inter and the player, the Blues medical staff decided to make him available to his club. He will leave the selection in the afternoon. »
Éli Junior Kroupi replaces Marcus Thuram
In any case, the choice of his replacement did not take long to be revealed. This is Eli Junior Kroupi, brilliant for Bournemouth before being kept away from the field due to injury. Returning a few weeks ago, the native of Lorient sees the doors of the A open for him and for the first time in his young career.
Perhaps he will be entitled to a few minutes of play during the Blues’ matches against Italy on November 12 in Milan, before hosting Turkey on November 15 against Bordeaux.
