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Randal Kolo Muani favourite to replace Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké in France’s World Cup squad
TL;DR
Hugo Ekitiké will miss the FIFA World Cup due to a nine-month injury, creating an opening for Randal Kolo Muani to join the French squad. Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Tottenham, is favored to replace Ekitiké despite his struggles this season.
Randal Kolo Muani favourite to replace Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitiké in France’s World Cup squad
The injury that Hugo Ekitiké sustained during Liverpool’s defeat against Paris Saint-Germain (2-0, [agg. 4-0]) will see him ruled out for around nine months, according to a report from **Le Parisien.**The Liverpool forward had been set for inclusion in France’s FIFA World Cup squad. His absence now provides an opportunity for some fringe players to stake a late claim.
Mateta and Nkunku also in the frame
Le Parisienunderstands that the favourite to replace Ekitiké in the squad is Randal Kolo Muani, currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from PSG. That is despite the forward struggling at Spurs this season. Kolo Muani still retains the trust of Didier Deschamps, and that could prove key.
There are two other names in the reckoning: AC Milan’s Christopher Nkunku and Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. Both have previously been capped by *Les Bleus,*whilst the latter has impressed during his three appearances, netting twice in that time.
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Q&A
Why is Hugo Ekitiké out of the World Cup?
Hugo Ekitiké is out of the World Cup due to a serious injury, specifically a ruptured Achilles tendon, which will sideline him for approximately nine months.
Who is likely to replace Ekitiké in France's World Cup squad?
Randal Kolo Muani is the favorite to replace Ekitiké in France's World Cup squad, despite his recent struggles while on loan at Tottenham Hotspur.
