The list of 26 players to go to Qatar is long overdue.
One thing is certain, the French team will appear without two of its captains during its coronation in 2018: Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kanté.
In addition to his packages, the Blues can also worry about the injuries of Raphaël Varane, Presnel Kimpembe, Mike Maignan or Karim Benzema.
A World Cup in the middle of the season which also does a lot of damage to the other selections.
Overview.
Did Senegal say goodbye to Mané?
It may be the second of the last Ballon d'Or who will miss the meeting in Qatar.
Bayern Munich striker Sadio Mané was injured against Werder Bremen in the 20th minute of play on Tuesday after a blow to the leg.
After the meeting, Bayern Munich assistant coach Dino Toppmoeller tried to reassure the Senegalese people: "It's nothing very serious and his participation in the World Cup is not in question".
However, two days from the list of coach and title holder of the African Cup of Nations Aliou Cissé, concern is growing around a very likely package from the Senegalese winger.
The team even announces that its package is already recorded.
Nothing has been made official yet.
34 - Senegal will be without Sadio Mané at the World Cup, he who is the top scorer in the history of the Lions of Teranga (34) and who has been involved in 12 of the last 25 goals scored by Senegalese players in CAN + CdM (9 goals, 3 assists).
Tear.
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— OptaJean (@OptaJean) November 9, 2022
Belgium worried about Lukaku
Will the Red Devils show up in Qatar without their serial scorer?
Romelu Lukaku, 102 caps and 68 goals for Belgium, is still uncertain.
The Inter Milan striker, injured in the left thigh, has only played 31 short minutes since August 26.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United striker relapsed at the end of October, and was not in the group for the Interists' last two meetings against Bayern Munich and Juventus.
Roberto Martinez should not select Lukaku, if he is not fit to play the group stage.
The Belgian coach, who will announce his list on Thursday November 10, has already lost AC Milan midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers to injury.
Roberto Martinez: "Als Lukaku niet kan spelen in 1 van de 3 groepsmatchen, selecteer ik hem niet voor WK" #Qatar2022 https://t.co/A6TPoyxzTk pic.twitter.com/P4biAkoNvV
— sporza (@sporza) November 8, 2022
Germany lost Werner
It's not the most high-sounding name in the Mannschaft, but Timo Werner was an indisputable asset in the eyes of Hansi Flick.
The RB Leipzig striker with 55 caps injured his ankle on the last day of the Champions League.
The former Chelsea striker will be out until the end of the year and will therefore miss the World Cup.
“The absence of Timo is a heavy loss”, reacted for DFB the German coach who had established Werner during the last two meetings.
👍 from @TimoWerner!
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— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) November 7, 2022
England down in defense
Like the Blues, the Three Lions are experiencing some problems in drawing the outlines of their defense.
As left-back, Ben Chilwell has already formalized his withdrawal after a left thigh injury against Dinamo Zagreb last week.
It is on the right side that the uncertainties accumulate for coach Gareth Southgate.
According to Sky Sports, regular starter Reece James will not recover from his knee injury in time.
His competitor Kyle Walker is not doing much better.
The Manchester City right-back, operated on in the groin, has not played a game since the Manchester derby on October 2.
BREAKING 🚨: Reece James will miss the World Cup.
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— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) November 9, 2022
Lo Celso, Jota, Mvogo… The other injured
The last days of the various championships continue to make organizations suffer.
Among the last packages announced, Giovani Lo Celso will be greatly missed in the midfield of the Albiceleste.
The 26-year-old Argentinian suffered a hamstring injury in Villarreal's loss to Athletic Bilbao (0-1).
As for Switzerland and Ligue 1, Lorient goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo will also be absent in Qatar after his thigh injury against PSG.
For longer known absences, Portugal will have to miss Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and Wolverhampton winger Pedro Neto.
The Netherlands will have to do without former Parisian Georginio Wijnaldum, who suffered a fractured right tibia at the start of the season.
In short, he will miss people.
