
Third defection for Zidane after Kalulu and Thuram, replaced by Kumbedi and Kroupi
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France is preparing for two Nations League matches against Italy and Türkiye, respectively on Thursday in Milan and Sunday in Bordeaux. Tchouameni is the third player to leave retirement after Kalulu and Thuram.
Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni left the France retreat where he was preparing for the two matches of the French national team in the Nations League against Italy and Türkiye, Thursday in Milan and Sunday in Bordeaux. This was announced by the France staff. This is the third defection of a player from the group coached by Zinedine Zidane after those of defender Pierre Kalulu and striker Marcus Thuram, replaced in the list by Sael Kumbedi (Wolfsburg, German second division) and Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth).
Tchouameni has a right adductor problem.

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