When the dream comes close to reality, everything goes dark for them. Even when the doors of the Vishwa Mela are open in Malar, those who are destined to back down due to injuries.
Despair is the bane of every World Cup. With the World Cup just a few days away, Qatar’s “wounded dreams” are also mourning.
France
Ngolo Kanté
The reigning champions, France, are the team plagued by injuries. N’Golo Kante, the team’s point of reference in midfield, is almost certain not to play the World Cup. The Chelsea central midfielder was operated on last week for a muscle injury.
Midfielder Paul Pogba, who played an important role in leading the team to the title in the last World Cup, is still suffering from injuries. Aston Villa midfielder Boubakar Kamara and Manchester United center-back Raphael Varane have yet to recover from injuries.
AC also injured the goalkeeper. Milan star Mike Meignan is not sure if he will play in the World Cup. The injury list also includes left-back Lucas Deane, defender Wesley Fofana and left-back Lucas Hernandez.
Argentina
Paolo Dybala
Forwards Paulo Dybala, Angel DiMaria and right-back Juan Foyth are on the Argentine team’s injury list. The Argentine field fears that Dybala will not be there for the World Cup. Meanwhile, the team executives are giving indications that DiMaria is regaining physical shape. The Villa Real Foyth star is in doubt with a knee injury.
Midfielder Ezequiel Palacios and striker Nico Gonzalez are out with injuries. Midfielder Leandro Paredes is largely injury-free.
Brazil
Midfielder Arthur Melo is the first to miss the yellow jersey due to injury. The champion, who was operated on following a serious injury, will miss the World Cup. Defender Guillermo Arana is also in doubt.
England
Rece James
England are one of the teams most prone to injuries. Chelsea defender Reece James is doubtful to recover from a knee injury before the World Cup. Another defensive champion, Kyle Walker, is also worried about missing the tournament.
Midfielders Emil Smith Rowe and Calvin Phillips will not regain fitness before the World Cup. England were relieved that center-back Harry Maguire had recovered from his injury.
Germany
Striker Marco Reus and midfielder Florian Wits are on the injury list. Not sure if they will both play.
Netherlands
Midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will miss the World Cup with a broken leg. The Roma midfielder will not take the field until next year. Wijnaldum was the captain of the Orange team in the Eurocup 2020.
Portugal
Diego Jota
The services of Liverpool forward Diego Jota will not be available in Qatar. Vina was injured in the match against Manchester City. Attacker Pedro Neto and defenders Ricardo Pereira, Nuno Mendes and Pepe were also injured.
Uruguay
Barcelona defender Ronald Arroyo has not recovered from his injury. However, Arroyo was included on the prospect list of 55 men.
