With the World Cup getting closer, national team bosses are figuring out to bring the best squad to Russia. As well as fans are starting to get excited about the tournament and also are quite interested to know the players who will miss the FIFA World Cup 2018. Check out the list of the 10 players who will miss the FIFA World Cup 2018.
There are many beloved players who will be absent for this summer World Cup. Here we picked 10 players who will not be featured at the tournament 2018.
Ten Players Who Will Miss the FIFA World Cup 2018
10. Joe Gomez
Joe Gomez has been ruling the Champions League Finals but this time due to his injury in the ankle, he will miss the World Cup with England. Joe damaged his ankle while playing for England against Netherland.
But after a month, he returned for Liverpool’s Premier League which was against West Bromwich Albion and Stock City. Joe played with pain and again he suffered an early knock to the ankle in the drew with Stoke.
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CAPTION: Joe Gomez was injured during the match with Netherlands SOURCE: Mirror 9. Sergio Romero
A Spanish professional football player, Sergio Romero who has been Argentina's No 1 goalkeeper, has been ruled out of the World Cup 2018 after injuring his knee. Well, the injury occurred during his tanning in Buenos Aires. And, it a loss for Argentina’s national team.
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8. Mauro Icardi
The 25-year-old, Mauro Icardi is not chosen to be a part of Argentina and it’s obvious that would not be on the plane to Russia. He was not selected for the World cup because he has just played 4 matches for the Argentine national team and is least concerned with build-up play.
CAPTION: Mauro Icardi suffers an injury during a match between F SOURCE: OwnGoal Nigeria 7. Radja Nainggolan
A Belgian professional football player, Radja Nainggolan announced his retirement from the international game in 2018. He did so when Robert Martinez (Belgium coach) left the AS Roma midfielder, Radja out of his squad for the World Cup in Russia.
CAPTION: Radja Nainggolan announced his retirement from the international game SOURCE: Sportskeeda.com 6. Dani Alves
Daniel Alves da Silva aka Dani Alves will miss the World Cup 2018. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed, “impossible to call Dani Alves for the period of preparation, friendlies and, consequently, the World Cup.” Dani’s right knee injury in the French Cup finals will not be recovered in the time to represent the Selecao in World Cup 2018.
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CAPTION: Dani Alves injured his anterior cruciate ligament SOURCE: Sky Sports 5. David Luiz
One of the most passionate Brazilian football player in the world today, David Luiz will miss the FIFA World Cup. As his lengthy injury kept him away from the Chelsea squad. Not only, he also was not a regular in the Chelsea team because of his poor form as well as his injuries. It was said he is back in tanning but he is not fully recovered enough for this season.
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4. Jack Wilshere
Well this time, Jack Wilshere will not be a part of the World Cup 2018. As he was not able to impress the football team’s manager with his performance in the season for Arsenal. On 18th May, Friday, Jake broke his silence on Twitter in a statement, where he expressed his feeling.
Twitter: Jack Wilshere
Reports say Jack Wilshere will miss out on the England World Cup squad and Fabian Delph will be included #EnglandSqaud #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/uipx4okcLQ
— bwin (@bwin) May 15, 2018
As Jake said that he should be in the squad and he is extremely disappointed by the decision made by Gareth Southgate.
3. Joe Hart
Well, let us remind you, Joe Hart has a difficult campaign this year, as he was dropped in and out of the side throughout the season. In 2018, he only played games and this became the only reason for his exclusion for England’s national team.
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2. Laurent Koscielny
A French professional football player, Laurent Koscielny will miss the tournament in Russia as he was stretched off during Arsenal’s Europa League. Laurent had already made an announcement regarding his plan for retirement after the World Cup. Unfortunately, he could not play in 2018 tournament.
CAPTION: Laurent Koscielny injury SOURCE: Daily Express 1. Karim Benzema
Unfortunately, Karim Benzema will not represent his country Russia this year because of his bad blood with Didier Deschamps (national team coach) regarding the issue and alleged involvement in the sex tape scandal. He hasn’t played for his country since 2015.
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So, they are the top 10 players who will miss the FIFA World Cup 2018. For more update visit our site Hitberry.com.