France call in Muani as replacement for Enkuncu at World Cup

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Randall Kolo Muani, Frankfurt striker became a player for the French national team instead of Christopher Enkuncu, after the Leipzig striker had to withdraw from world cup final with injury problems

Enkuncu injured himself in training with the French national team during a clash with Leonardo Camavinga and had to withdraw due to being unable to recover in time and causing Muani, who has been active this season, to play. 23 games, scored 8 goals with the agency, received this opportunity instead. The 23-year-old striker has already been cappe twice with the national team in September.

Kolo Muani, 23, has emerged as one of Frankfurt’s star players this season after netting eight goals and assisting 11 times in 23 appearances this season. 

Nkunku has been in fine form himself RB Leipzig, scoring 17 goals and assisting four times during 23 appearances in all competitions for the German side.  the UFABET report

News of Nkunku’s injury is a blow for France, who have already lost defender Presnel Kimpembe this week. 

Kimpembe returned to action for Paris Saint-Germain over the weekend, coming off the bench for the last 15 minutes of their 5-0 victory over Auxerre on Sunday.

Enkuncu’s departure makes him the third French player after Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante to miss the World Cup with injury. Varane, the team’s main defender, is also named in the team. But there are also some disturbing injuries. and may miss the first game of the group stage They play in Group D alongside Australia, Denmark and Tunisia.