Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has suffered an injury setback while on international duty with France, handing head coach Zinedine Zidane another selection concern ahead of the country’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.
The 26-year-old midfielder reportedly picked up a groin injury during France’s training session on Tuesday, November 10, forcing him to leave the session before its scheduled conclusion.
According to reports, Tchouaméni underwent medical examinations to determine the nature and severity of the problem.
French outlet L’Équipe reported concerns that the Real Madrid star could leave the national team camp as a result of the injury. RMC has also reported that he will miss France’s next two matches.
The development comes as a major setback for Zidane, who was hoping to have the midfielder available for France’s upcoming Nations League encounters against Italy and Türkiye.
France are scheduled to face Italy on November 12 before taking on Türkiye on November 15.
Tchouaméni’s injury adds to France’s growing fitness concerns, with Pierre Kalulu and Marcus Thuram also having withdrawn from the squad.
The midfielder had recently returned to the national team setup after missing Zidane’s earlier international gathering.
His potential absence will be a concern for France, considering his importance in the middle of the pitch and his ability to provide defensive stability, win possession and help dictate the tempo of games.
Attention will now turn to the results of his medical assessment and the next steps regarding his recovery.
BigtimezGH wishes Aurélien Tchouaméni a speedy recovery.
