Aurélien Tchouaméni has been handed a two-match suspension

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has been handed a two-match suspension on the international stage. The sanction follows his dismissal while representing France in a recent clash with Ukraine, as reported by Le Parisien. Tchouaméni had impressed across France’s fixtures against Iceland and Ukraine earlier this month, dictating play from midfield and earning plaudits for his control and composure. However, his strong performances were overshadowed when he received a straight red card in the 2-1 win over Ukraine. The referee deemed his studs-up challenge reckless, leaving the former Monaco man with little room for appeal.

The suspension rules Tchouaméni out of France’s next two international outings, a setback for Didier Deschamps, who has increasingly relied on the 24-year-old to anchor the midfield. Despite the ban, Tchouaméni remains a key figure for both club and country.