Real Madrid mainstay to miss France’s Round of 16 clash through injury

Real Madrid mainstay to miss France’s Round of 16 clash through injury France have been the pick of the FIFA World Cup so far this season and have looked like the most dominant side in the competition by some distance. Real Madrid’s players have played an important part in Les Bleus’ success so far, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge in attack and Aurelien Tchouameni holding the fortress in the defensive midfield. The former has played a part in all four of France’s games in the competition so far and has shone bright with six goals and two assists to his name. Tchouameni, meanwhile, has played three games as he missed the clash against Iraq due to discomfort. Ruled out again As reported in a breaking update by RMC Sport (h/t The Madrid Zone ), the Real Madrid midfielder is once again a doubt for France’s next game in the tournament. Out for the next game. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) The player is suffering from muscular discomfort and will preferably be handed a rest in the team’s game against Paraguay later this week, handing a massive blow to Didier Deschamps’ plans. Tchouameni, after all, has been a mainstay this tournament alongside Adrien Rabiot in France’s midfield. With him set to miss the game, all signs point to Manu Kone, who started against Iraq, starting again. An uncertain future While Tchouameni is shining bright at the World Cup, Mourinho does not seem to rate him as highly as the manager has labelled the defensive midfielder transferable. Tchouameni is considered transferable. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The Portuguese coach is not opposed to keeping Tchouameni in his plans but prefers that the club pocket a decent sum and reinvest it in a player more suited to his system. Tchouameni, for his part, refuses to leave Real Madrid and wishes to stay and prove his worth to the new manager. The club, however, will not hesitate to negotiate if a promising offer arrives. As matters stand, a figure close to €90 million is what Real Madrid are looking for, and they see the Premier League as the best destination for the player. Needless to say, they will hope he returns to complete fitness soon and shines at the World Cup to improve the offers incoming. After all, sales are the need of the hour at the club.