Kalulu forced out of France squad after injury in Fiorentina 2-2 Juventus

Kalulu forced out of France squad after injury in Fiorentina 2-2 Juventus Pierre Kalulu will be forced to drop out of the France national team squad after suffering a muscular injury during Juventus’s 2-2 draw away against Fiorentina on Sunday evening according to the latest reports in Italy. Juventus confirm Kalulu withdrawal from France squad According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport , Gianluca Di Marzio and various others, Kalulu reported for medical tests on Monday morning and has been diagnosed with a minor muscular issue, which will force him to drop out of the France squad and remain in Turin for further treatment. TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Mattia Zaccagni of S.S. Lazio is challenged by Pierre Kalulu of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus and SS Lazio at Allianz Stadium on October 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images) Juventus have since released the following statement: “At the end of the match against Fiorentina, Pierre Kalulu reported muscle discomfort in his left thigh and underwent diagnostic tests this morning. “The scans carried out at J|medical revealed a low-grade injury to his left biceps femoris. The player has begun treatment, in consultation with the French national team staff, who have withdrawn him from the squad.” TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 22: Pierre Kalulu of Juventus interacts with Brice Samba of Stade Rennais FC after a head injury during the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD3 match between Juventus and Stade Rennais FC at Juventus Stadium on October 22, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images) Kalulu was selected as part of Zinedine Zidane’s 23-man squad for France’s Nations League fixtures coming up in November last week, along with five other Serie A representatives in Mike Maignan, Andy Diouf, Adrien Rabiot, Luca Da Cunha and Marcus Thuram. France are due to take on Italy in the Nations League in San Siro on Thursday evening. Les Bleus will also be in action at home against Turkiye on Sunday.