Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi to replace Marcus Thuram in France squad

AFC Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi (20) is expected to replace Marcus Thuram (29) in the France squad, according to reports from RMC Sport.

Having sustained a right hamstring injury during Inter Milan’s match against Como 1907 last weekend, the Nerazzurri forward will return to his club to undergo further treatment.

Having been named in Zinédine Zidane’s extended squad for this November international break, during which Les Bleus will face Italy and Turkey, Kroupi will therefore capitalise on the vacancy to earn his first call-up to the senior squad.

Having suffered a foot injury and undergone surgery straight away last summer, the 20-year-old was finally able to return to Premier League action during the Cherries’ away match at Manchester United (0-3) on 15th October. Having subsequently come on as a substitute against Leeds United (2-0), against whom he provided an assist, and Ipswich Town (1-2), Kroupi has been able to get back into the swing of competitive football.