FIFA World Cup 2022 is a prestigious tournament. The FIFA World Cup is held only once every four years. Every player dreams of representing their country in this tournament. But there are some very unfortunate players who miss such tournaments due to injuries. This time too, there are many players who have missed the FIFA World Cup 2022 due to injuries. Here’s a look at the top 5 players to miss out on football’s biggest stage due to injury:
N’Golo Kante to miss FIFA World Cup 2022:
The French defensive mid-fielder is someone who will be truly missed by his team. N’Golo is a workhorse in the team. He wins the ball more than any other player. His interceptions are very accurate and he covers a lot of ground. He suffered a hamstring injury in October and is expected to be out for at least 4 months. So his presence in Qatar is unacceptable. The France squad certainly has the depth to cover him but there is only one Kante.
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Paul Pogba will miss the FIFA World Cup 2022
After the defensive defeat, the French team is also pushed to attack. One of their top playmakers, Paul Pogba, will also miss the tournament in Qatar. Pogba, who moved to Juventus from Manchester United in this transfer window, has not played for Juventus due to injury. He is out with a knee injury. It’s a big push from France as Pogba is part of the leadership group.
Georginio Wijnaldum to miss FIFA World Cup 2022:
Dutch mid-fielder, Wijnaldum will also miss the FIFA World Cup 2022. Wijnaldum plays for Liverpool in the Premier League and was unfortunately injured during training. According to the news, his leg was broken. He has a fractured tibia in his right leg and is therefore not able to participate in this tournament. The Dutch midfield relied on Wijnaldum and his absence will cost the team. His ball control and vision are unmatched.
Paulo Dybala / Angel Di Maria missing FIFA World Cup 2022:
Paulo Dybala and Angel Di Maria, both senior professionals, are doubtful for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Paulo Dybala will surely miss the tournament and Di Maria is under scrutiny. Paulo is a great playmaker and midfielder from Argentina. Now the pressure is on the rest of the team to make up for his absence. Dybala suffered a hamstring injury in October while playing for AS Roma. He will be out until the end of November. He will recover from the injury before the World Cup but will not be fit for the match.
Timo Werner is missing FIFA World Cup 2022:
German strike force Timo Werner will also miss this grand tournament. When asked about Timo’s fitness, his club said, ‘Timo Werner injured his leg last night in the win against Shakhtar Donetsk. A scan in Leipzig today showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left foot and will therefore be out for the rest of 2022. The German team has players like Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller who can play an integral role as strikers but they cannot bring Werner’s charisma. Also, with Werner in the mix, the German team might consider playing a 4-4-2! But this is also out of the question.