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France as defending Champion of the FIFA World cup in 2018 has lost hope day to day toward World Cup Tournaments. Should be noted that France Won the last World Cup in 2018 which was hosted in Russia. In final France won 4-2 against Croatia.
Whereby France’s goals were scored by M. Mandzukic at 18’ (OG), A. Griezman at 38’(P), P. Pogba at 59’ and K. Mbappe at 65’, and Croatia’s goals were scored by I. Perisic at 28’ and M. Mandzukic at 69’.
Therefore, in this World Cup in Qatar France missed its key players who contributed highly to the last World Cup Champion in Russia due to several injury reports. The list includes;
Karim Benzema
The France striker and the winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2022 Karim Benzema will miss World Cup Tournaments due to an injury he got during exercising toward their first match on 22 November against Australia.
As Didier Deschamps said “The whole team shares Karim’s sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery”
added “I’m extremely sad for Karim who made this World Cup a major goal. Despite this new set back I have full confidence in my Group. We will do everything to meet the immense challenges that await us”
The France striker will be sidelined for three weeks. But Antony Martial was called to replace Karim Benzema in World Cup Tournaments.
Presnel Kimpembe
The France Centre back was confirmed to be out for six weeks with a hamstring injury. As PSG’s official website reads “Victim of a left hamstring injury, Presnel Kimpembe will be unavailable for six weeks. A new point will be made in eight days.
Therefore, Axel Disasi from AS Monaco is the main choice for the coach to replace Presnel Kimpembe.
Christopher Nkunku
The RB Leipzig and France National Team forward has ruled to be out of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. This is after twisting his leg awkwardly when challenging Eduardo Camavinga for the ball during Tuesday’s training session.
As France’s national team statement reads “Christopher Nkunku must give up participating in the World Cup. The whole group shares Christopher’s sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery”
Moreover, France has confirmed that Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani has been called up to replace Nkunku.
N’Golo Kante
France and Chelsea Midfielder Have ruled out as the Chelsea statement reads “The midfielder visited a specialist with the club’s medical department to explore the option of his rehabilitation approach. Also, it is mutually agreed for N’Golo Kante to have surgery to repair the damage.
Therefore, “ Following the successful operation, Kante is now expected to be sidelined for Months”
Moreover, Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid is Didier Deschamps’s first choice for N’Golo Kante’s replacement.
Mike Maignan
France and AC Milan Goalkeeper have got calf injuries as Pioli said “Miagnan is here he is recovering with us. He will be assessed again on Monday. And we will decide when he will back”
This will make him be sidelined for 10 days in World Cup Tournaments.
Paul Pogba
The France midfielder will miss World Cup Tournaments due to a Knee injury suffered in July 2022. However, Rafaela Pimenta said “ Following yesterday’s and today’s medical review in Torino and Pittsburgh, It is extremely painful to inform you Paul Pogba will still need recovery time from his Knee Surgery”
However, Tottenham Hostpur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele is recognized to replace Paul Pogba In this Tournament.
