Image source: FIFA World Cup official Weibo.
China News Service, November 16. According to the official Weibo news of the FIFA World Cup, due to a collision with Camavinga during training, it was confirmed by the team doctor that French player Nkunku missed the World Cup.
It is reported that the French team has sent the relevant medical documents to FIFA. After approval, French coach Didier Deschamps can re-recruit a player to replace Nkunku before the game.
Nkunku, 25, currently plays for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
This season, he played well, ranking first in the Bundesliga scorer list.
His withdrawal has cast a shadow of uncertainty on the French team's World Cup trip.
Prior to this, midfielders Kanter and Pogba missed the World Cup due to injuries, and defender Kimpembe was not recovered from his injury and also hung up the exemption card.
Now that Nkunku has missed the World Cup, it also puts a higher test on coach Didier Deschamps' formation.
Qatar World Cup, the French team with Australia, Denmark, Tunisia in Group D.
Their first match will be against Australia.
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