10 Key Footballers Who Might Not Participate In World Cup 2022 Due To Injuries
On November 20, 2022, the 2022 World Cup is scheduled to kick off in Qatar. The most unusual World Cup in history, in many aspects, is this one. Possibly the largest and most prestigious football competition is the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup's 22nd edition (2022) is extremely important. For many renowned footballers, it is certainly the conclusion of a glorious era. Many players, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez, Neymar Jr., and others, will do their best to appear in the final match, while many others will be injured or uncertain until the very end.
Although it is common for athletes to miss the world's largest soccer tournament, Qatar 2022 will also be a geographically unique event. However, this year's list of absentees due to injuries is incredibly lengthy.
This article lists some of the key players who might not participate in the World Cup due to their serious injuries.
"Yes, if he's fit then I believe he can play. If he's ready he can maybe take minutes but I don't know right now. We'll see. What Kalvin says to me when I find him in the canteen or locker room or on the trip to Dortmund, he said he feels really well. His mobility in the shoulder is perfect. He's started to train in contact with the ball. He has to avoid contact with teammates but he's really well. We're surprised at how quick his development [has been]."
"Alex has been having a couple of injections into his thigh. I believe that's gone well, and the medical team are happy where he currently stands. But it's a longer-term injury, a five or six-week injury, as I've said before, he won't be back before the World Cup break."
Although it is common for athletes to miss the world's largest soccer tournament, Qatar 2022 will also be a geographically unique event. However, this year's list of absentees due to injuries is incredibly lengthy.
This article lists some of the key players who might not participate in the World Cup due to their serious injuries.
#1 Kalvin Phillips (England) - Shoulder problem
Source: Getty Images
"Yes, if he's fit then I believe he can play. If he's ready he can maybe take minutes but I don't know right now. We'll see. What Kalvin says to me when I find him in the canteen or locker room or on the trip to Dortmund, he said he feels really well. His mobility in the shoulder is perfect. He's started to train in contact with the ball. He has to avoid contact with teammates but he's really well. We're surprised at how quick his development [has been]."
#2 N'Golo Kante (France) - Hamstring injury; out for four months after surgery
Source: Getty Images
#3 Reece James (England) - Knee injury
Source: Getty Images
#4 Raphael Varane (France) - Leg injury
Source: Getty Images
#5 Angel di Maria (Argentina) Hamstring injury
Source: Getty Images
#6 Kyle Walker (England) - Groin surgery
Source: Getty Images
#7 Paul Pogba (France) - Surgery on a damaged meniscus
Source: Getty Images
#8 Paulo Dybala (Argentina) - Thigh muscle injury
Source: Getty Images
#9 Alexander Isak (Sweden) - Thigh injury
Source: Getty Images
"Alex has been having a couple of injections into his thigh. I believe that's gone well, and the medical team are happy where he currently stands. But it's a longer-term injury, a five or six-week injury, as I've said before, he won't be back before the World Cup break."
#10 Richarlison (Brazil) - Calf injury
Source: Getty Images
Share this article
Advertisement