Milan, Italy – Oct 10: Marcus Thuram celebrates Inter’s third goal against Parma at the San Siro (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Inter forward Marcus Thuram has pulled out of the France squad because of a hamstring problem, the federation announced Tuesday.
Thuram pulls out of France squad with hamstring problem
Thuram was among six Serie A players named by Zinedine Zidane for France last week, joining teammate Andy Diouf, Milan duo Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, Como’s Lucas Da Cunha and Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu.Kalulu also quit the squadwith a muscle issue on Monday.
He will miss the tournament and is being replaced by Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
France face Italy in a Nations League clash at the San Siro on Thursday, kickoff 19:45 GMT. Thuram has netted in each of his five Serie A home games there this season. For my money, his absence could dent France’s attacking edge.
After Thursday’s test versus Italy, the group‑leading Les Bleus host Turkey on Sunday night.