Tchouaméni Out as France Rotates

Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni surprisingly sits out France’s World Cup qualifier against Iraq, sidelined by an undisclosed knock despite playing full minutes in their opener. Manu Koné steps in midfield as Deschamps downplays concerns, hinting squad rotation may be behind the move. Other key changes include Lucas Digne at left-back and Bradley Barcola up front, while Saliba battles through pain. Tchouaméni could return for the Norway clash — a game that could seal France’s knockout path. A win over Iraq puts them in strong position, with group finish determining tough next opponents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d33e738b23be050