Tottenham Hotspur loan striker Randal Kolo Muani has fractured his jaw with the injury being 'more serious than expected', leading to his withdrawal from the France national team, according to journalist Fabrice Hawkins.
The French forward was withdrawn at half-time of Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday having been called up for his nation to face Ukraine and Azerbaijan in their final World Cup qualifiers during the upcoming international break.
Randal Kolo Muani's Injury 'More Serious Than Expected'
Kolo Muani was given his third successive Premier League start by Thomas Frank on Saturday, but his afternoon lasted for just 45 minutes before he was withdrawn - with the reason now clear.
Reports on Saturday suggested that the 26-year-old was due for tests on Sunday to see if the injury was serious, with those fears now being confirmed by Hawkins on X on Sunday afternoon.
The setback isn't good news for Kolo Muani in terms of both club and country, as he looks to secure a permanent move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season.
The Juventus striker is yet to find the net for Spurs in eight appearances after joining them on a temporary basis towards the end of the summer transfer window, with his only goal contribution so far coming in the 4-0 win against Copenhagen in the Champions League this week.
Kolo Muani's replacement against the Red Devils - Wilson Odobert - picked up the assist for what looked like being a winning goal for Richarlison in injury time, before Matthijs de Ligt's last-gasp equaliser for the visitors.
Tottenham's other goalscorer - Richarlison - and Mathys Tel will be in contention for the centre-forward spot under Frank should their French teammate face an extended spell on the sidelines.
The 31-capped striker has been replaced in the France squad by former Newcastle United attacker Florian Thauvin, and will hope the latest withdrawal doesn't harm his 2026 World Cup chances.