Aurelien Tchouameni returns to Madrid after France injury

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has returned to Spain after being withdrawn from France’s squad for the current international break because of an injury, according to Spanish programme El Chiringuito.

Tchouameni has gone back to Madrid to receive treatment, El Chiringuito reported, after the France national team confirmed that he would leave their camp.

France are scheduled to face Italy and Turkey during the international break in the UEFA Nations League.

Tchouameni will now remain with Real Madrid as he works on his recovery ahead of the club’s next fixture, against Celta Vigo on 21 November, following the conclusion of the international period.

The midfielder has made 10 appearances for Real Madrid since the start of the current season and has provided one assist.

France currently lead Group 1 in the UEFA Nations League with 10 points, three clear of second-placed Italy. They need only to draw with Italy to secure qualification for the quarter-finals.