The French national team received a devastating blow before its anticipated match against Paraguay in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, after it was confirmed that midfielder Aurelien Chouamini was absent after suffering a muscle injury during the final preparations for the match.
French press reports stated that Chouamini felt pain in his thigh muscle while participating in the training session that was held on Friday, so the technical and medical staff decided to exclude him from the match roster, To avoid aggravating the injury.
Reports added that the period of absence of the “Roosters” midfielder will not be long, as initial estimates indicate that he will need about four days to recover, which will give him the opportunity to return if the French team succeeds in reaching the quarter-finals.
Tchouamini is expected to be ready to participate again by the ninth of July, while the medical team will continue to monitor the developments of his condition on a daily basis to determine the final date for his return.
In light of his absence, midfielder Manu is preparing Kony to replace him in the starting lineup against Paraguay, in a match during which the French team hopes to continue its journey towards the advanced stages of the tournament.