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France's Tchouameni reportedly set to miss Paraguay clash due to thigh injury

France's Tchouameni in action
France's Tchouameni in actionVincent Carchietta / Imagn Images

France midfielder ⁠Aurelien Tchouameni has been ruled out ‌of Saturday's World Cup ‌last-16 clash ‌against Paraguay with a ‌thigh injury, French ‌daily L'Equipe reported on Friday.

The 26-year-old ‌started three of France's ⁠four ‌matches at the ​tournament and is expected to ​be replaced by Manu Kone.

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France advanced to ⁠the ​knockout stage after topping Group I with a perfect ‌record, winning all three matches before cruising to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in the round of 32.

They face Paraguay in ‌Philadelphia on Saturday.

The French Football Federation ​was not immediately ‌available to respond to a Reuters request for comment.

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