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Zidane Hands Eli Junior Kroupi First France Call-Up as Thuram and Tchouaméni Withdraw Injured

Zidane Hands Eli Junior Kroupi First France Call-Up as Thuram and Tchouaméni Withdraw Injured
World Sports · 06:46:00 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

France manager Zinedine Zidane has called up 18-year-old striker Eli Junior Kroupi for the first time after Marcus Thuram and Aurélien Tchouaméni withdrew from the squad due to injury.

The Lorient forward receives his maiden senior international call-up ahead of France's upcoming fixtures. Thuram and Tchouaméni, both regular starters, were ruled out following fitness assessments.

Kroupi, who has impressed in Ligue 1 this season, will join the national team camp on November 11, 2026.

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