Aurélien Tchouaméni Faces Injury Setback
Aurélien Tchouaméni is still on the sidelines due to a thigh injury, missing collective training sessions with the French team ahead of their World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match against Morocco on Thursday.
The 26-year-old midfielder suffered a muscle issue in his adductors during a training session on Friday, June 28, and has been undergoing individualized training since then.
Guy Stéphan, the assistant coach, announced that Aurélien Tchouaméni will continue his individualized training on Tuesday, leaving his participation in the quarterfinal match uncertain.
If Aurélien Tchouaméni is unable to play, Manu Koné could replace him alongside Adrien Rabiot in the midfield, as he did in the previous match against Paraguay.
Aurélien Tchouaméni's injury is a concern for the French team, as they prepare to face Morocco in the quarterfinals, and his availability will be closely monitored in the coming days.
The French team will continue to assess Aurélien Tchouaméni's condition, and a decision on his participation in the quarterfinal match will be made closer to the game.
Marcus Thuram, who has been out with a calf injury since June 25, is expected to return to training on Monday, which is a positive sign for the French team.
William Saliba, who has been dealing with back pain, will be eased back into training to avoid any further injuries, according to Guy Stéphan.
The French team's preparation for the quarterfinal match against Morocco has been affected by Aurélien Tchouaméni's injury, and they will need to adjust their strategy if he is unable to play.
The team's coaching staff will be closely monitoring Aurélien Tchouaméni's condition and making decisions on his participation in the coming days.
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between France and Morocco is scheduled to take place on Thursday, and the French team will be hoping to have Aurélien Tchouaméni back in the lineup.
The French team's chances of advancing to the semifinals will depend on their performance against Morocco, and Aurélien Tchouaméni's availability will be a key factor in their success.