France striker Christopher Nkunku will miss the 2022 World Cup after struggling an damage in coaching on Tuesday, the French federation have confirmed.
The RB Leipzig star suffered a sprain of his left knee and will not have the ability to return to participate as France look to defend their title in Qatar.
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France will play their opening sport in opposition to Australia on Nov. 22. FIFA laws enable groups to exchange an injured participant as much as 24 hours earlier than their first match.
On Monday, France introduced the call-ups of Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram and Monaco defender Axel Disasi.
Disasi made the squad after Paris Saint-Germain centre again Presnel Kimpembe dominated himself out due to a hamstring damage.
