Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of France's squad for two upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.
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Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps confirmed the news when the 27-year-old Pogba was not in the national team squad announced on Thursday.
"I had to make a change at the last minute because Paul Pogba was supposed to be in the squad," Deschamps said.
"Unfortunately for him, he had a test yesterday which was positive this morning."
Pogba was due to be called up but has been replaced by 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in the squad.
France are set to visit Sweden on Sepember 5 before they host Croatia three days later.
United said in a statement: "Pogba has been replaced in the squad after testing positive for Covid-19.
"The midfielder will be unable to add to his 69 caps and 10 goals for his country in the games next month.
"Everybody at United wishes Paul a speedy recovery ahead of the new season."
FRANCE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris, Mike Maignan, Steve Mandanda
Defenders: Lucas Digne, Leo Dubois, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, Clement Lenglet, Ferland Mendy, Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, N'Golo Kante, Steven Nzonzi, Adrien Rabiot, Moussa Sissoko
Forwards: Houssem Aouar, Wissam Ben Yedder, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Jonathan Ikone, Anthony Martial, Kylian Mbappe
Australian Associated Press
