Europe 1 with AFP 8:47 p.m., November 15, 2022

Striker Christopher Nkunku, victim of a blow to the left leg, left training limping and grimacing on Tuesday on the eve of the departure of the Blues for the World Cup in Qatar.

The Leipzig player was hit after contact with Eduardo Camavinga.

Bad news for Christopher Nkunku.

The 25-year-old international had to leave his team-mates before the end of the session after being hit in the left leg following a collision with Eduardo Camavinga during an opposition. 

The Leipzig player received a blow at the end of the session during an opposition on a small pitch.

He left his partners, holding his left knee, in particular, as if to test his support.

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Work suitable for Benzema 

The training began with a run by all 26 Blues in front of some 300 guests who had come to encourage them, in particular members of the group of supporters Les irresistibles Français, gathered behind a banner "Make our stars shine".

Karim Benzema took part in this warm-up, with Kylian Mbappé by his side.

The Real Madrid striker, back from injury, then left his partners to pursue suitable work with physical trainer Cyril Moine.

Injured in a thigh on October 22, Varane is continuing his recovery program while respecting the expected transition times.

The management is confident about its participation in the first match of the World Cup against Australia, next Tuesday in Doha.