Star squad removed from EURO 2024 – Sports – ZNEWS.VN
Many stars have been or are about to be called up to the national team but were still left out at the last minute for many reasons.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (Belgium): The Belgian team finalized the list before Courtois recovered from injury. Even though this goalkeeper played well in the Champions League final, the “Red Devils” still decided to attend EURO 2024 without the star born in 1992. |
Defender Harry Maguire (England): Former captain of Man Utd was called up to the national team but could not recover from his injury in time so he had to miss EURO 2024. |
Defender David Alaba (Austria): Alaba cannot recover in time to attend EURO 2024. However, he will still go to Germany as a member of the coaching staff. |
Defender Giorgio Scalvini (Italy): Scalvini has just had a sublime season and is preparing to attend the first EURO of his career. However, he suddenly tore his ligament and had to go on the operating table a few days ago. |
Right-back Thomas Meunier (Belgium): This right-back was injured in the friendly match with Luxembourg and officially missed his appointment with EURO. |
Left back Lucas Hernandez (France): The PSG star suffered a knee injury right before the Champions League semi-final second leg with Dortmund and missed the EURO tournament taking place in Germany. |
Midfielder Isco (Spain): Isco flourished with Betis in La Liga but was injured at the last moment, thereby not being able to attend EURO 2024. |
Midfielder Frenkie De Jong (Netherlands): De Jong has not recovered from his heel injury so he was returned to Barca for treatment. |
Winger Jack Grealish (England): Poor performance in the 2023/24 season cost the Man City player his place in EURO 2024. |
Winger James Maddison (England): Maddison was also eliminated by coach Gareth Southgate because he did not meet his qualifications. The Tottenham midfielder clearly expressed dissatisfaction with this decision. |
Striker Arkadiusz Milik (Poland): Milik was injured in a friendly match with Ukraine on June 7 and immediately had to go on the operating table. |