Aurélien Tchouaméni should miss France in the quarter-finals

Midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni, an important player for the France national team, is doubtful for the quarter-final clash of the 2026 World Cup against Morocco, scheduled for this Thursday. The information was revealed by the team's assistant coach, Guy Stéphan, during a press conference held last Monday, where he commented on the athlete's situation after France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the round of 16. Tchouaméni, who plays for Real Madrid, suffered a slight thigh injury last week and is expected to train separately from the group until at least Tuesday. "We will monitor the evolution of the injury day by day. With the game approaching, we are a little tight in terms of time", explained Stéphan. The player's absence could be a challenge for coach Didier Deschamps, who will have to think about alternatives for the starting lineup.  If Tchouaméni is unable to play, the natural replacement would be AS Roma's Manu Koné. However, Koné already received a yellow card in the game against Paraguay, and a new warning in the match against Morocco would leave him out of the possible semi-final. The situation creates extra concern for the technical committee, as France seeks to secure a place in the next phase of the competition. The clash between France and Morocco will be held at Gillette Stadium, in Boston, and is reminiscent of the semi-final clash of the 2022 World Cup, where the French came out on top, winning 2-0. The match is more than just a game; It is an opportunity for revenge for Morocco, who will make history by reaching this stage of the tournament. Expectations are high, and the French team, which is seeking its second world championship, hopes to be able to count on all its main players, especially at a decisive moment like this. With Tchouaméni in doubt, French fans are eagerly awaiting news about the player's health, as the team prepares to face an opponent who has already shown its strength in the tournament. France, which is one of the favorites for the title, needs to be in top form to overcome difficulties and advance to the semi-finals. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Umiuulit ang kasaysayan ng World Cup: ito ang huling kahalili ni](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/umiuulit-ang-kasaysayan-ng-world-cup-ito-ang-huling-kahalili-ni-balogun) 2. [Bỉ và Tây Ban Nha loại bỏ Bồ Đào Nha và Mỹ khỏi World Cup 2026](https://banthangvn.com/vi/news/bi-va-tay-ban-nha-loai-bo-bo-ao-nha-va-my-khoi-world-cup-2026)

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