Euro 2024 we shall see some of the continent's best stars battle for European Championship glory, but a number of high-profile players will, like us, be forced to watch from home.
Slippers, rather than football boots, will be the order of the day for the stars who will play no part in Euro 2024 with injuries, qualifying failures and bans ending the dreams of many players.
And while England and their star-studded squad may have been installed as tournament favoritesthis starting XI of Euro 2024 absentees could certainly give the Three Lions some run for their money.
Metro.nl looks at the players who will be forced to keep a short waiting list for this summer's tournament starts on June 14 in Germany.
Thibaut Courtois
Courtois tore the cruciate ligament in his left knee on the eve of the season, and subsequently tore the meniscus in his other knee when he returned to training in March, but incredibly overcame both setbacks to make his first appearance of the season for Real Madrid earlier . this month.
But despite his return to the pitch, Domenico Tedesco has confirmed Courtois will not be part of his squad for the tournament after the Belgian manager claimed the goalkeeper missed a Euro 2024 qualifier because he was angry at not being named captain . for Courtois to hit back by essentially calling him a liar on social media.
David Alaba
The Austrian star tore his cruciate ligament playing for Real Madrid in December and despite his best efforts, it appears to be closing Euro 2024 comes too early on his road to recovery.
Alaba's absence will be a huge blow to Ralf Rangnick's men, who will compete in only their fourth ever European Championships this summer.
Stefan Savic
Savic remains a key member of Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid team, and even more so for Montenegro, for whom he has won 73 caps since his debut in 2010.
Savic, who had a brief spell in English football with Manchester City in the 2011/12 season, will not feature at Euro 2024 as Montenegro failed to qualify after finishing third in Group G behind Hungary and Serbia .
Victor Lindelof
Sweden finished a distant third behind Belgium and Austria in a hugely disappointing qualifying campaign in Group F.
It means Lindelof won't be able to add to his three major tournaments for Sweden so far, but it could be a perfect opportunity to sort out his future at Manchester United As his contract at Old Trafford expires next season.
Conor Bradley
Bradley has had a breakthrough season at Liverpool, having starred in the side earlier in the season when he replaced the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold.
But unfortunately Bradley's blossoming talent will not be on display at the 2024 Euros as only San Marino finished below Northern Ireland in qualifying.
Sandro Tonali
Tonali was handed a 10-month ban by the Italian Football Federation last October for breaching gambling rules, ending the Newcastle midfielder's dreams of competing for the Azzurri in the 2024 European Championship.
The 24-year-old, who has since been handed another conditional two-month betting ban and is due to return to action in August, has won 15 caps for Italy but was not part of the squad that won Euro 2020 three years ago.
Gavi
Injury has robbed Euro 2024 of one of Europe's brightest young talents, with the Barcelona forward suffering a complete tear to his cruciate ligament during Spain's victory over Georgia in November.
Despite qualifying with victory, Spain boss Luis de la Fuente described the dressing room scene afterwards as a “funeral parlor”, adding that Gavi's injury was the “most difficult moment I have experienced in football.”
Martin Odegaard
Arsenal fans may be happy that Odegaard can put his feet up this summer, but the midfield magician himself may not, as he misses out on another major tournament for Norway.
Odegaard has yet to play in the World Cup or European Championship for Norway, who last played in a major tournament at Euro 2000, but the wait certainly won't be long given the abundance of talent in the Norwegian ranks.
Alexander Isaac
Isak will not be able to add to his 44 caps and 10 goals for Sweden at the 2024 European Championship. The striker's absence is a real disappointment for football fans who have enjoyed his sensational performances for Newcastle this season.
While it may be a quiet summer for Isak on the field, it could also be a busy season off it, given the circumstances A whole host of clubs reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old.
Dejan Kulusevski
Kulusevski is yet another victim of Sweden's failure to qualify for Euro 2024, while the Spurs man will spend the summer off international duty.
Despite his immense talent, Kulusevski has scored just three goals in his 37 appearances since his debut in 2019.
Erling Haaland
The defenders will be happy to know they will not have to face Haaland in Germany, with the Manchester City striker the biggest star not involved in the 2024 Euros.
His five goals in six qualifying matches were not enough to earn Norway a place in the tournament, while his wait to participate in a major international competition was extended by at least another two years.
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