Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani will replace RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku in the France squad for the World Cup in Qatar, the French federation (FFF) said on Wednesday.
Nkunku was ruled out of the tournament after leaving Tuesday’s training session early with a left knee injury. A video circulating on social media showed Nkunku clash with team mate Eduardo Camavinga.
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Kolo Muani, 23, has made 23 appearances for Frankfurt in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and recording 11 assists. He made his first two senior appearances for France in September’s Nations League games against Austria and Denmark.
The Eintracht Frankfurt striker, who is now on club business in Japan, will meet up with the French team in Doha on Thursday morning, according to a statement from the FFF.
In Qatar, France will be in Group D against Tunisia, Australia, and Denmark. On November 22 at the Al Janoub Stadium, they take on Australia to open their campaign.
