2022 World Cup: Randal Kolo Muani replaces Christopher Nkunku, injured in French team

The Eintracht attacker Frankfurt Uoves a new package a few days before the start of the World Cup, Sunday November 20 in Qatar.

Le Monde

He probably didn’t expect him anymore. randal kolo muani been called in the French team by Didier Deschamps , Wednesday, November 16, four days from the start of the World Cup in Qatar (from November 20 to December 18).

The attacker replaces Christopher Nkunku, who had to declare Package yesterday, after exams revealed a sprain in the left knee. A few hours earlier, the Leipzig player had left the training field by boxing.

Randal Kolo Muani will not do the trip with the Blues, who must leave France today. He will join his teammates in Qatar, tomorrow morning, from Japan, where he is currently on an internship with his club, Eintracht Frankfurt.

Randal Kolo Muani, 23, was trained and proved to be in Nantes, before being transferred to Germany this summer. Author of a superb start to the season (8 goals and 10 assists in 23 games), his name was traveling among the potential surprises on Didier Deschamps’ list in the French attack. He has two selections in the French team, against Austria (2-0 victory) and against Denmark (2-0 defeat), during the last international window.

He is the third player to integrate the French group since the coach’s list announced last Wednesday. Marcus Thuram had been called on Monday, while Oxel Disasi replaced Presnel Kimpembe, whose package was added to those of Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kanté, in particular.

Reigning world champions, the Blues are due to enter the competition on Tuesday with a first match against Australia. They will then face Denmark and Tunisia.

/Media reports.