Désiré Doué ruled out of France clash against Turkey due to hamstring injury

France winger Désiré Doué has been ruled out of Les Bleus’ match against Turkey on Sunday evening after sustaining a hamstring injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) have confirmed.

The 21-year-old will miss the fixture because of tightness in his right hamstring, rather than the dental problem he suffered during Thursday’s match against Italy.

Doué injured a tooth during the encounter with the Azzurri but his latest setback is unrelated to that incident.

Mbappé expected to replace Doué

Kylian Mbappé, who missed France’s match against Italy, is expected to return to the starting line-up in place of the Paris Saint-Germain winger.

Doué has made 14 appearances for PSG this season, including 11 starts, and featured in three of France’s last five matches, starting three times.

He has also contributed 12 goal involvements across all competitions, scoring six goals and providing six assists.

Injury gives PSG winger time to rest

The injury means Doué will have a few days to recover before club football resumes, offering him a break ahead of a demanding period with PSG.

The French champions are scheduled to play at least seven matches in the space of a month before the winter break.

That number could rise to eight if PSG qualify for the Intercontinental Cup final.