Nkunku was injured in the location of the French national team and will miss the 2022 World Cup

"RB Leipzig" midfielder Christopher Nkunku will not be able to participate in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as part of the French national team, L`Equipe informs.

Christopher Nkunku

The 25-year-old footballer injured his left knee during the training of the national team. The results of the medical examination gave the sad news - Nkunku will miss the World Cup. The player has already left the location of the national team. France head coach Didier Deschamps is awaiting approval from FIFA to call up Nkunku's replacement to the squad.

Earlier it became known that PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe will miss the 2022 World Cup due to an injury.