French team: Marcus Thuram, it’s official

Called up by Zinédine Zidane for the Blues’ two November matches in the Nations League, Marcus Thuram is out. Last…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 1:29 AM

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Marcus Thuram has officially withdrawn from the France national team squad due to a hamstring injury.
The Inter Milan striker felt persistent tension in his right hamstring during a match against Como.
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi was called up to replace Thuram, earning his first senior France call-up.

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Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram has officially been ruled out of the France national team's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures in November due to a right hamstring injury. Thuram felt tension during Inter's match against Como and missed subsequent training sessions. Following medical examinations and discussions between the French medical staff and Inter Milan, the forward was released back to his club.

France manager Zinédine Zidane has called up Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi to replace Thuram, marking Kroupi's first senior international call-up. France is scheduled to face Italy in Milan on November 12, followed by a match against Turkey on November 15.

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French team: Marcus Thuram, it’s official

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