FIFA World Cup 2022: Christopher Nkunku out of France squad with leg injury

France forward Christopher Nkunku has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after sustaining a leg injury in training on Tuesday.

Christopher Nkunku limps off from tonight's training session in Clairefontaine - RMC reporting that he has suffered an impact injury to his left leg.

The 25-year-old is the Bundesliga's top scorer with 12 goals in 15 games for RB Leipzig.

he initial reaction to the incident from those present suggested worries about the impact the knock could have on his ability to participate in Qatar.

The Leipzig forward has been in superb form so far this season, scoring 12 goals and adding two assists in just 15 Bundesliga games.

As a result, he is top of the scoring charts in the German top flight and also helped his side to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.

However, he is yet to score for his national team since making his debut in March of this year, racking up eight caps in the process - the injury is a heartbreaking blow to the forward who had hoped to make a big impact on the tournament.

Nkunku was one of several talented forwards to be picked by Deschamps in his squad for the World Cup which includes Karim Benzema, Kingsley Coman, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann.

He appeared to be caught by a challenge from Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.

The news is a significant blow for Les Bleus, who previously had Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Presnel Kimpembe ruled out of action in Qatar. Nkunku has been in splendid form for club side Leipzig this season too, scoring 12 times in 15 Bundesliga appearances.

The France squad are set to fly to Qatar on Wednesday and will face Australia in their first Group D match. Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is also still recovering from an injury. A replacement for Nkunku has not yet been named.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is also still recovering from an injury.

A replacement for Nkunku has not yet been named.

The defending world champions confirmed they will call up a replacement for the 25-year-old. Didier Deschamps' side begin their World Cup campaign against Australia next Tuesday. They also face Denmark and Tunisia in Group D.

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