Sidelined

Lionel Scaloni has finalized his 26-man lineup for Argentina's tilt at the Copa America, without any unexpected twists. Angel Correa, alongside Leonardo Balerdi and Valentin Barco, didn't make the cut for Lionel Scaloni's squad for the Copa America. Last month saw Scaloni shortlist 29 players as Argentina preps to defend their crown, with Lionel Messi at the helm again. Despite earning 25 caps and notching three goals for La Albiceleste, Correa only played in a substitute role in the latest clash against Ecuador and was a…

Due to illness, Aleksandar Pavlovic will miss Euro 2024. Julian Nagelsmann of Germany has appointed Emre Can as his stand-in. Aleksandar Pavlovic, Bayern Munich's vibrant midfielder, has contracted tonsillitis, sidelining him from Euro 2024, mere days before their clash against Scotland in Group A. Despite the youngster's brief tenure with the national team marked only by a friendly against Ukraine, his debut international tournament has been derailed. Pavilion missed practice sessions in Herzogenaurach in the days leading…

Arkadiusz Milik is sidelined again, missing his second straight Euro tournament due to a knee malady sustained in a clash with Ukraine. During a recent face-off at the Stadion Narodowy, Milik, playing for Juventus, was helped off in just the match's infancy after a damaging knee twist. The Eagles' helmsman, Michal Probierz, declared the 30-year-old forward out of the upcoming campaign. The Polish FA disclosed that Milik is slated for arthroscopic surgery to rectify a meniscus tear. This setback tracks Milik's prior…

Scotland faced a setback as Lyndon Dykes exited the squad due to a training injury before Euro 2024. During preparations for an upcoming match against Gibraltar, Dykes sustained a knee injury. The 28-year-old will not participate in the tournament, with the specifics of the injury undisclosed. Dykes has netted nine goals in 36 games for Scotland and featured in all eight Euro 2024 qualifiers. Steve Clarke's team will kick off the tournament against Germany on June 14.

Harry Maguire may not be ready in time for the FA Cup final due to a muscle injury. United will face Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Brighton in the final games of the season. Erik ten Hag will be missing Maguire for about three weeks due to a muscle problem. Maguire's involvement in the FA Cup final on May 25 is also uncertain. United will play against Manchester City in the Wembley final. Gareth Southgate will want Maguire to recover in time for Euro 2024.

Belgium's goalie, Thibaut Courtois, sidelined for Euro 2024 by Domenico Tedesco following a Real Madrid comeback. Aged 31, he missed the entire season and underwent another knee surgery after a setback in March. Despite hopes of a comeback for LaLiga, Ancelotti benched Courtois for the Champions League semi-final. Tedesco confirmed Courtois won't be selected, emphasizing the focus on fit players in the German media.