Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has revealed he played through injury during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for France, a decision made with the national team’s medical staff.
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will not be part of the France squad for the September training camp. The decision was mutually agreed with manager Zinédine Zidane, prioritising the player’s full recovery from a World Cup injury.
Real Madrid have received a timely boost with Aurélien Tchouaméni, Thiago Pitarch, and Endrick rejoining group training on Sunday. Their return comes ahead of the Champions League opener against Inter Milan, with several key players suspended.
Roma midfielder Manu Koné faces demotion to the substitutes’ bench as France prepare for their World Cup semi-final against Spain, with Aurélien Tchouaméni poised to reclaim his starting role.
William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano were absent from France’s latest training session, though both defenders remain expected to feature in Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final against Spain.
Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has named Aurélien Tchouaméni as the club’s most consistent player last season and identified a pressing need for a ball-carrying midfielder to support José Mourinho’s tactical vision.
Kylian Mbappé faces a hostile reception from Real Madrid supporters upon his return from injury, sparking a public disagreement with manager Álvaro Arbeloa over team selection.
Real Madrid have issued €500,000 fines to Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde following their training ground altercation. Federico Valverde will miss the upcoming El Clásico against FC Barcelona after sustaining a head injury during the incident with his teammate.
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga faces an anxious wait to discover if he will make France’s World Cup squad, with five midfielders currently ahead of him in Didier Deschamps’ selection plans.
Real Madrid are preparing a new contract for French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni despite strong interest from Manchester United. The 26-year-old remains a key part of the club’s long-term plans at the Bernabéu.