Tchouaméni Leaves France Camp With Adductor Problem, Real Madrid Await Tests Before Celta Clash

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Aurélien Tchouaméni has left the France squad after a recurrence of the right adductor injury he suffered at the 2026 World Cup, but Real Madrid have not ruled him out of the Celta game at the Santiago Bernabéu, according to Football España. The French Football Federation said in a statement on 10 November that it had sent him back to Madrid after talks with Real Madrid's doctors, taking his medical history into account and with the player's agreement. He was due to spend the night with the squad and fly to Madrid the next day, and France will not replace him.

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The problem had troubled Tchouaméni since he reported to Clairefontaine, and he was unable to finish France's training session on Tuesday. He became the third player to leave the squad during this get-together, after Pierre Kalulu and Marcus Thuram. In Madrid, first checks found discomfort in his right groin area, Cadena COPE reported, and radiological and physical tests were set to begin on Thursday. The club had issued no official medical report by 11 November, so his availability depends on the outcome of those tests.

Tchouaméni is a key starter for Mourinho and started the 3-0 win at Valencia before the break, Madrid's eighth consecutive win across LaLiga and the Champions League, a match in which Mbappé scored for the seventh game running. Despite that momentum, the table after matchday 12 leaves Madrid second on 30 points, with Barcelona leading on 33 and Atlético de Madrid third on 28. Losing a starter of his standing would come at a delicate moment, with a busy run of fixtures following the Celta game.

The international break brought a second concern: Mbappé missed France training on Wednesday because of hamstring discomfort, doing recovery work in the gym instead, and will not play against Italy. Celta visit the Bernabéu on matchday 13 on Saturday 21 November at 21:00, with PSV coming to the same stadium for a Champions League meeting three days later, on Tuesday 24 November.