According to Foot Mercato, Pierre Kalulu will miss France’s matches against Italy and Turkey after suffering a reported left hamstring injury, and he will remain in Turin for treatment as the national team adjusts its defensive options.
Kalulu injured in Juventus draw with Fiorentina
According to Foot Mercato, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu picked up an injury during the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina in Serie A. Foot Mercato reported that Kalulu is suffering from a hamstring injury in his left leg.
Treatment in Turin and missing France’s next two matches
Foot Mercato stated that Kalulu will stay in Turin for treatment. Kalulu had been called up by Zinedine Zidane for the international break but will now miss France's next two matches.
France fixtures and defensive replacement
France face Italy on Thursday before meeting Turkey on Sunday. To cover Kalulu's absence, the French Football Federation have called up Saël Kumbedi, the Wolfsburg player and former Olympique Lyonnais defender.
Other absences and suspension in defence
William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, Ousmane Dembélé and Esteban Lepaul are missing. Dayot Upamecano is suspended for the match against Italy.
