Expected Monday evening in Clairefontaine to join the French team, Eli Junior Kroupi finally had to postpone his arrival by a few hours. This was due to the significant traffic difficulties encountered in London, which disrupted his travel. “ Traffic last night in London hampered Eli Junior Kroupi’s journey. He joins the group in the morning », Specified the management of the Blues this Tuesday morning. A slightly delayed arrival for the striker called up for the first time in the France A team by Zinédine Zidane to replace Marcus Thuram. The Inter Milan player had to withdraw after feeling pain in his right hamstring during the match against Como. Despite additional treatment and examinations, his persistent discomfort led the French medical staff to place him at the disposal of his club.
This first call-up comes two days before the Blues travel to Italy, where they will face the Squadra Azzurra at San Siro. Initially expected on Monday evening, Eli Junior Kroupi must therefore meet his new teammates in the morning, before the departure of the French delegation for Milan. His call constitutes a new change in Zinédine Zidane’s group, already forced to replace Pierre Kalulu with Saël Kumbedi, initially present with the Espoirs at Clairefontaine.
