As the Euro 2024 quarterfinals approach, several key players are set to miss out on these crucial matches, affecting their teams’ prospects significantly. Teams like England, Turkey, and France are set to be without some of their started. Let us take a look at the players who are set to miss the Euro Cup quarterfinals.
Marc Guehi, Adrien Rabiot to miss Euro 2024 Quarterfinals
Firstly, England will be without Marc Guehi due to injury. The Crystal Palace defender has been a consistent presence in the squad, and his absence could impact England’s defensive stability as they prepare to face Switzerland. Similarly, France will miss the services of Adrien Rabiot, who is sidelined with a suspension. The Juventus midfielder has been integral to France’s midfield, and his absence against Portugal will be felt deeply as France aims to progress further in the tournament.
Turkey faces a double blow with both Orkun Kökçü and İsmail Yüksek set to miss their quarterfinal clash against the Netherlands. Kökçü, the dynamic midfielder from Feyenoord, has been pivotal in Turkey’s campaign, and his absence due to injury leaves a significant gap in their midfield. Yüksek, another key player, will also miss out, further weakening Turkey’s chances against a formidable Dutch side.
| Player | Team | Game to Miss | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Guehi | England | England vs Switzerland | Injury |
| Adrien Rabiot | France | France vs Portugal | Suspension |
| Orkun Kokcu | Turkey | Turkey vs Netherlands | Injury |
| İsmail Yüksek | Turkey | Turkey vs Netherlands | Injury |
Jude Bellingham, Merih Demiral await their fate
England might be without star player Jude Bellingham who is awaiting a sentence from UEFA following his lewd gesture to the Slovakia fans in England’s Round of 16 victory. Bellingham was seen celebrating pretended grabbing his genitals, and UEFA has demanded an explanation. The governing board has given Bellingham three days to react after the midfielder earlier described the gesture as a “inside joke” targeted at pals at the game.
Merih Demiral became Turkey’s hero after scoring a brace against Austria in the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16. However, according to the newest sources, the Turkish defender might face a punishment from the UEFA. After scoring, Demiral was seen celebrating with a strange wolf-like motion.The Turkish defender further justified himself, claiming that he observed the supporters rejoicing and wanted to join in.
