Nations League: Injured Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy leave France camp

Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne have been called up as their replacements.

Published : Sep 03, 2024 12:58 IST - 1 MIN READ

Defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has a foot issue and will not feature in France’s squad for the Nations League fixtures against Italy and Belgium.
Defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has a foot issue and will not feature in France’s squad for the Nations League fixtures against Italy and Belgium. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has a foot issue and will not feature in France’s squad for the Nations League fixtures against Italy and Belgium. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Real Madrid duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy have left France’s training camp ahead of Nations League fixtures against Italy and Belgium due to injuries, coach Didier Deschamps said.

Defensive midfielder Tchouameni has a foot issue while defender Mendy suffered a shin injury. Both started Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday, with Mendy substituted in the second half.

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Lazio midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne have been called up as their replacements.

France plays Italy on Friday at the Parc des Princes and faces Belgium three days later in Lyon.

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