FP
Fakayejo Paul
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has officially withdrawn from the France national team squad after suffering a recurrence of his right adductor issue during training at Clairefontaine.
Following joint consultations between the French Football Federation (FFF) and Real Madrid’s medical department, it was agreed that the 26-year-old would return to Spain immediately for comprehensive evaluations.
Key Details & Context
- The Problem: Tchouaméni had been experiencing discomfort in his right adductor since arriving at national team camp, which forced him to cut Tuesday’s training session short.
- Recurring Concern: The issue is directly linked to the adductor strain he suffered during the summer World Cup, which also kept him sidelined for the September international window.
- No Replacement Called: France manager Zinédine Zidane has opted against calling up a replacement, leaving Les Bleus to navigate their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Türkiye without their defensive anchor.
- Real Madrid’s Wait: Los Blancos’ medical staff will run definitive scans upon his arrival in Madrid to determine the exact recovery timeline ahead of domestic action resuming against Celta Vigo.