Thuram quits France's national team, Inter lose a striker

Inter striker Marcus Thuram has left the France national team due to a thigh tendon problem, as confirmed by the FFF on Tuesday.

Thuram was one of six Serie A representatives in the France squad, selected by Zinedine Zidane last week, alongside fellow Inter teammate Andy Diouf, Milan players Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, Como's Lucas Da Cunha, and Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu.

Pierre Kalulu withdrew from the national team due to a muscle problem on Monday.

Thuram's spot was given to AFC Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi.

Marcus Thuram's injury deprives France of an Inter striker

On October 25, 2026, Inter celebrated the first goal against Fiorentina at the San Siro in the Serie A match.

French national team actions

France will face Italy in the Nations League at the San Siro on Thursday evening, with kickoff at 19:45 GMT.

Thuram has found the net in all five of his home appearances at the San Siro in this season's Serie A.

Zidane backs Eli Junior Kroupi to replace Thuram for France

After the test against Italy, the Bleus, group leaders, will play Turkey on Sunday evening at home.