Another injury for France as Thuram ruled out of Nations League by hamstring injury
Inter Milan's Marcus Thuram reacts during a Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Como, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. Credit: AP/Luca Bruno
PARIS — Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram has been ruled out of France's games in the Nations League with a hamstring injury.
Thuram was hurt on Sunday in a 2-0 win against Como in Serie A. He scored the second goal.
A persistent discomfort prevented him from taking part in Monday's training as he remained under medical care.
“With no improvement this morning, and following medical examinations, the French national team’s medical staff decided, in agreement with Inter and the player, to release him back to his club,” France said in a statement on Tuesday.
A replacement for Thuram was not immediately named.
France tops its group with 10 points from four games. It plays in Italy on Thursday and hosts Turkey three days later.
France coach Zinédine Zidane needs to deal with a flurry of injuries.
On Monday, Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu was ruled out by a left hamstring injury and replaced in the squad by uncapped right back Saël Kumbedi. Also sidelined are William Saliba, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Manu Koné, Ousmane Dembélé and Esteban Lepaul.
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