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Real Madrid’s win against FC Barcelona came at a heavy price. Real’s midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is facing several weeks out with a fracture in his left foot. This comes across as a piece of bad news for Didier Deschamps whose men are heading for the Euro qualifiers in the upcoming weeks. With Tchouameni out, a rising PSG star is said to make his debut for the French national team alongside Kylian Mbappe.

Jude Bellingham propelled Los Blancos to a comeback win against their arch-rivals but lost an integral part of the system to injury in the process. A big blow for the Spanish side as they have a busy schedule in the coming weeks and are already facing an injury crisis at the club.

PSG player looks up to play alongside Kylian Mbappe in the national team

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Tchouameni has played 29 games under Didier Deschamps in a pivotal role. A regular starter for the national team his injury will affect Deschamps to solidify his back line properly. Although, the France manager has a great alternative at his disposal. The alternative is a PSG player who has managed to win over his club boss, Luis Enrique this season and has been a regular starter for him.

Reports suggest that Warren Zaire-Emery will be making his France national team debut following Tchouameni’s injury. Zaire-Emery made his U21 debut last year and has showcased some extraordinary skills for his age in the recent season. The midfielder has scored 1 goal and provided 5 assists playing over 1,000 minutes already under Luis Enrique this season.

France is at the top of their group in Euro qualifiers and has already qualified for the Euro 2024. It’s time that Deschamps tried out some new players before heading to the main event next year. With Zaire-Emery’s performances blooming, it’s the right time to give the young PSG player a chance at the top level. Additionally, the French international has also captained the U21 side earlier.

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It was a bitter-sweet win for Bellingham who was the MVP of the match in the El Clasico. However, with his friend Tchouameni sidelined for many weeks came bitter news for the England international. The former Dortmund player took to social media to pen an emotional note for his teammate.

Bellingham wishes a speedy recovery to Tchouameni

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After confirming his injury following a full 90-minute performance in the El Clasico, Aurelien Tchouameni revealed an incomplete stress fracture in the second metatarsal of his left foot. The injury will keep him sidelined for approximately two months. It was an upsetting news for both the talented midfielder and the club.

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Leaving the stadium together, Jude Bellingham took to his social media to share a heartfelt message, tagging Tchouameni and expressing his best wishes for a speedy recovery. The gesture showcased their strong relationship on and off the pitch as Bellingham wished his friend strength during this challenging period.

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Amid this adversity, Zaire-Emery’s selection will not disappoint Didier Deschamps. The PSG player scored the opening goal in their recent match against Brest, while Mbappe added two more to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory, providing a glimmer of hope to Deschamps in the absence of Tchouameni.