![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/france-confirm-christopher-nkunku-out-of-world-cup-after-wild-tackle-by-teammate/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_French-Team-Football-Training-session.jpg&description=Defending champions France will be without RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku at this year's World Cup in Qatar after he suffered an unspecified injury in trainingChristopher Nkunku has picked up an injury in training Christopher Nkunku is out of the World Cup after suffering an injury in training - just seven days before France's first opening game. Nkunku, 25, was expected to play a big role in France's World Cup defence after scoring 42 goals for German giants RB Leipzig since the start of the 2021/22 campaign. Yet a heavy challenge by Eduardo Camavinga is believed to have ended the striker's hopes. Nkunku was filmed limping out of training after Camavinga clattered into his international team-mate. Video footage of the Real Madrid midfielder's challenge on Nkunku was shared on social media, leaving many France fans worried about the injured star. France have now confirmed Nkunku will not be part of their squad for the tournament in Qatar. It remains unclear whether the player's injury is a direct consequence of Camavinga's tackle and how long the Leipzig striker is expected to be out for. France have also not revealed who Nkunku's replacement will be. "Injured in training, Christopher Nkunku drops out of the World Cup," read France's brief statement. "The whole group shares Christopher's sadness and wishes him a speedy recovery." According to L'Equipe, Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani is likely to replace Nkunku in France's squad. The two-cap international, 23, has scored eight goals for Frankfurt this season and helped ex-club Nantes win the Coupe de France in May. Christopher Nkunku is out of the World Cup after this challenge from Eduardo Camavinga ( @RMCsport/Twitter) Do you think France will defend the World Cup? Let us know in the comments below! Nkunku will be devastated by the news after sharing his excitement at making France's 26-player squad just five days ago. "A dream come true," he wrote on Instagram. "Looking forward to representin){kind=link}
Defending champions France will be without RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku at this year’s World Cup in Qatar after he suffered an unspecified injury in training
Christopher Nkunku is out of the World Cup after suffering an injury in training – just seven days before France’s first opening game.
Nkunku, 25, was expected to play a big role in France’s World Cup defence after scoring 42 goals for German giants RB Leipzig since the start of the 2021/22 campaign. Yet a heavy challenge by Eduardo Camavinga is believed to have ended the striker’s hopes.
Nkunku was filmed limping out of training after Camavinga clattered into his international team-mate. Video footage of the Real Madrid midfielder’s challenge on Nkunku was shared on social media, leaving many France fans worried about the injured star.
France have now confirmed Nkunku will not be part of their squad for the tournament in Qatar. It remains unclear whether the player’s injury is a direct consequence of Camavinga’s tackle and how long the Leipzig striker is expected to be out for.