In a few days a European Cup with notable absences. More than a dozen football players will not enter Germany, whether due to injury, a technical decision or because their teams did not qualify for the event. These are proven players who drop out of the squad suddenly or surprisingly and the absence is noticeable. We’ve put together a list, but there may be others. The list of casualties is long.
1
DE JONG (Netherlands)
damage
Frenkie De Jong is not yet ready to play in the Euro Cup and this is what Barça have informed Koeman, as they have not included him due to injury in the Netherlands’ roster for the Euro Cup.
2
COURTOIS (Belgium)
Technical decision
Although he played (and starred) in the Champions League final with Real Madrid, showing he is at a good level, Domenico Tedesco decided not to bring Courtois to the Euros
3
HAALAND (Norway)
Not qualified
He is one of the stars of world football and could end up as the top scorer in the Euro Cup, but his team, Norway, did not qualify for the event in Germany.
4
Odegaard (Norway)
Not qualified
Like his team-mate Haaland, Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard cannot play in the European Championship as Norway is left out
5
MILIK (Poland)
damage
Arkadiusz Milik, Juventus striker, is another notable absence. Poland can’t count on its gunner, who underwent meniscus surgery
6
Grealish (England)
Technical decision
One of the big surprises in England’s list. He won the premiership with City but Gareth Southgate did not include him in his selections
7
ISCO (Spain)
damage
When he regained his best version at Betis, Isco was injured against UD Las Palmas and bid farewell to the Euro Cup. Betic media will always remember that May 16
8
GAVI (Spain)
damage
Blaugrana Gavi seriously injured in Spain vs Georgia in the group stage of Euro 2024. A serious loss for Luis de la Fuente
9
BALDE (Spain)
damage
It was at the end of January when Alejandro Balde learned that he could miss the Euros when he was injured in Barça’s Cup match against Athletic. Damn biceps femoris
10
HUMMELS (Germany)
Technical decision
Another questionable decision was German Julian Nagalemann, who opted to do without the centre-back, who had an exceptional season at Dortmund
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Goretzka (Germany)
Technical decision
Along with Hummels, Leon is another of Nagelsmann’s notorious disposals. The midfielder became (almost) one of the constants for then Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel
12
CUBARS (Spain)
Technical decision
When everyone (and he mostly) was waiting for De la Fuente’s call-up for his first Euro Cup, the young Spanish center back was thrown out. there will be time
13
LOCATELI (Italy)
Technical decision
One of the heroes of the Euro Cup that Italy won in 2021 will be left behind. Spalletti is not counting on him for Germany and the Juve midfielder will see him on TV
14
ALABA (Austria)
damage
Seriously injured in Real Madrid many months ago, central defender David Alaba, a reference for the Austrian team, left his team orphaned in an exciting event
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LUCAS HERNANDEZ (France)
damage
The PSG full-back tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the Champions League match against Dortmund and soon found out he was out for France.
16
REECE JAMES (England)
Technical decision
Unlucky for the Chelsea full-back with an injury from which he has already recovered but after that he had no time to convince Southagate to join England
17
KOOPMEINERS (Netherlands)
damage
The latest Euro Cup casualty is Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who was injured yesterday during the warm-up in the Netherlands.
18
ALEXANDER ISAK (Sweden)
Not qualified
The Newcastle striker, Sweden star, was among the ten candidates for the best player in the Premier and became the third leading scorer in the championship. And you will miss it
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
