PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa has pulled out of France's squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus.
He was replaced by uncapped Aston Villa man Jordan Amavi, who is currently on loan with Marseille.
The French football federation (FFF) said on Wednesday that Kurzawa sprained a ligament in his left knee during Monday's training session at France's training ground outside Paris.
Layvin Kurzawa (blessé au genou) est remplacé par @JordanAmavi !🇫🇷
— Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) October 4, 2017
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The FFF said that "despite two days of intensive care, his condition does not allow him to be ready for the two upcoming international matches."
France currently top Group A, leading second-placed Sweden by a point. The Netherlands are in third place, four points off the pace.
The French are away to Bulgaria on Oct. 7 and then host Belarus on Oct. 10.
Only the group winners qualify automatically for next year's tournament in Russia.