Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has been added to the French senior squad following a right hamstring injury to Marcus Thuram. The national team is gearing up to face Italy in Milan on Thursday before returning home to host Turkey in Bordeaux on Sunday. Despite managing a recent foot injury that restricted him to four appearances this season, Kroupi brings proven finishing pedigree after scoring 13 goals in his debut Premier League campaign.
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Eli Junior Kroupi steps up to the senior team after earning five prior caps for the Franc…: Eli Junior Kroupi steps up to the senior team after earning five prior caps for the France Under-21 squad.
France faces a decisive schedule this week with matches against Italy on Thursday and Tur…: France faces a decisive schedule this week with matches against Italy on Thursday and Turkey on Sunday.
The 20-year-old Bournemouth forward joins the international camp despite being limited to…: The 20-year-old Bournemouth forward joins the international camp despite being limited to four club appearances this season due to a foot injury.
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PARIS, Nov 10 : Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has received his first France call-up as a replacement for the injured Marcus Thuram, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Tuesday.
• Kroupi was the French second-tier top scorer in the 2024-25 season with 22 goals for Lorient, before joining Bournemouth.
• The 20-year-old forward, who played five times for the France Under-21 team, scored 13 goals last season in his first Premier League campaign.
• He has played only four matches this season in all competitions, as he recovered from a foot injury.
• Thuram suffered a right hamstring injury.
• France face Italy on Thursday in Milan and Turkey on Sunday in Bordeaux.
• Les Bleus need a draw against Italy to secure a Nations League quarter-final berth.
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