The French Football Federation confirmed that Marcus Thuram has withdrawn from the France squad with a hamstring issue and has been replaced by Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi.
Thuram suffers hamstring injury and returns to club
The French Football Federation stated that Marcus Thuram withdrew from the France squad with a hamstring issue. Thuram picked up a hamstring injury in his right knee during Inter's 2-0 win over Como on Sunday.
Thuram was unable to train with France and remained under medical care, and the French medical staff sent him back to Inter.
So far this season, Thuram has scored in all five of his home Serie A appearances in San Siro.
Kroupi receives first France call-up
The France coaching staff confirmed: "The coach has called up Eli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth) to replace Marcus Thuram. He will join the squad this evening at Clairefontaine."
This is Eli Junior Kroupi's first France call-up. Kroupi previously played five times for the France Under-21 team.
Last season, Kroupi scored 13 goals in his first Premier League campaign. This season, Kroupi has played only four matches in all competitions as he recovered from a foot injury.
France's Nations League schedule and qualification scenario
France face Italy on Thursday in Milan, with kick-off at 19.45 GMT.
In the Nations League group stage, France need a draw against Italy to secure a quarter-final berth.
France also face Turkey on Sunday in Bordeaux.
