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Anthony Martial out of France squad with knee injury

Anthony Martial has withdrawn from the France squad after playing in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Saturday
Image: Anthony Martial has withdrawn from the France squad after playing in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Saturday

Anthony Martial has withdrawn from the France squad with a knee injury and will be replaced by Thomas Lemar.

The French FA - the FFF - said the decision was taken following talks between doctors of the French national team and Manchester United.

The FFF say Martial has a right knee injury and suffered pain in the area during United's defeat to Wolves in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Thomas Lemar Atletico Madrid
Image: Atletico Madrid midfielder Lemar takes Martial's place in the squad

The 23-year-old will miss France's first two Euro 2020 qualifiers, against Moldova on March 22 and Iceland on March 25.

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Martial was recalled to the France squad for the first time in a year after scoring 11 goals in 30 games for United this season.

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