Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is battling to make France's World Cup campaign.
L'Equipe says the Frenchman has relapsed from his hamstring injury.
Didier Deschamps is due to name his France squad for the Qatar showcase in just under three weeks.
Kante last played in mid-August, limping out of the 2-2 draw on August 14 against Tottenham.
Chelsea fans were hoping to have him back soon after he was training with the first team again.
But Kante is due to be OUT for the next five Chelsea games.
