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Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a heavy tackle from teammate in training. This coming just seven days before France's World Cup opener against Australia

Nkunku, 25, was expected to play a significant role in France's World Cup defense after scoring 42 goals for RB Leipzig since the start of the 2021/22 season. However, a clumsy challenge by Madrid Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga ended the striker's hopes of a first World Cup appearance for France.


Nkunku was seen limping out of training after the tackle from Camavinga . Nkunku has now been ruled out of France's squad for the tournament in Qatar. It is not clear as of now who will replace Nkunku. "Injured in training, Christopher Nkunku withdraws from the World Cup," France said in a brief statement. "The entire group sympathizes with Christopher and wishes him a speedy recovery."

After revealing his pleasure at being selected for France's 26-player team just five days ago, The RB Leipzig forward had described it as "a dream come true". Nkunku will be heartbroken by the timing of his injury.

( Wait is this not the hand work of “village people” ? imagine getting injured in training by your own teammate just a few days to the start of the World Cup- This is why NIGERIANS cast and bind everything by � )


Randal Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt is expected to replace Nkunku in France's squad, according to L'Equipe. The 23-year-old has eight goals for Frankfurt this season and helped Nantes win the Coupe de France in May.

He slipped, Camavinga didn't touch him.

You sure? Cause I think camavinga tackled him

touchalex25:
You sure? Cause I think camavinga tackled him

Nkunku approached the ball with his right leg, but his left leg slipped and probably twisted his ankle. Camavinga just won the ball although it looks like he hit Nkunku but he never did.

Pandev:
Nkunku approached the ball with his right leg, but his left leg slipped and probably twisted his ankle. Camavinga just won the ball although it looks like he hit Nkunku but he never did.

Guess I have to rewatch the video slowly cause I was already cussing camavinga

It is disheartening to say the least...

Life Battlefields Are Won In Spiritual Warfares. Nobody saw this coming. Very painful to his entire family and fans

Kooldon:
Life Battlefields Are Won In Spiritual Warfares.
Nobody saw this coming. Very painful to his entire family and fans

I swear the thing pain me