# Footballers that are expected to miss the 2022 Qatar World Cup due to injuries

URL: https://technosports.co.in/footballer-miss-2022-qatar-world-cup/  
Published: 2022-11-01  
Updated: 2022-11-01  
Author: Kaushiki Ghosh

With only one month until the [FIFA World Cup 2022](https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022), injuries are a major concern for each of the competing countries. While clubs make it a point to avoid overusing their players during this time, injuries are scarcely something that can be controlled by humans. Any injury is regrettable, but it’s even more regrettable when it causes a player to miss a major competition like the World Cup.

## Here is the list of footballers that are expected to miss the 2022 Qatar World Cup due to injuries is listed below:

### Reece James

The England fullback footballer suffered an injury during his team Chelsea’s Uefa Champions League match against AC Milan, making him a serious doubt for the competition.

> You only got one life to live, so do whatever makes you smile 🫶🏽 [pic.twitter.com/Q4jSsffHDj](https://t.co/Q4jSsffHDj)
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> — Reece James (@ReeceJames) [October 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/ReeceJames/status/1586083940833468416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The quick full-back is a crucial component of Gareth Southgate’s team, so it would be a setback for the Three Lions if he were to miss the World Cup flight. James cannot be completely ruled out for now, but his odds of making it to Qatar are slim.

### Kalvin Phillips

> Kalvin Phillips is set to be the subject of an Amazon documentary about his life and career, chronicling his rise from humble beginnings in Leeds to the top of the game.  
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>  📲 [@MikeKeegan_DM](https://twitter.com/MikeKeegan_DM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/qV0rZ7DOEU](https://t.co/qV0rZ7DOEU)
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> — Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) [October 31, 2022](https://twitter.com/FootyAccums/status/1587100834118213633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

An English footballer who will almost certainly miss the World Cup flight The Manchester City midfielder missed the significant occasion last month due to a damaged shoulder.

### Paul Pogba

> Paul Pogba will miss the Qatar 2022 World Cup due to new injury, confirmed by his agent Rafaela Pimenta. 🚨🇫🇷 [#Pogba](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pogba?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   
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> Pogba has not played one single official game with Juventus since he signed the contract last July. [pic.twitter.com/nn13g6xGIX](https://t.co/nn13g6xGIX)
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> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) [October 31, 2022](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1587123217201713152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Pogba’s ineligibility for the French team is undoubtedly a setback for the defending champions. Pogba, who scored in the World Cup final of 2018, hasn’t played since joining Juventus again this summer after knee surgery.

### N’Golo Kante

> There’s only one N’Golo Kanté… 🐐 [pic.twitter.com/XUc0HJba5x](https://t.co/XUc0HJba5x)
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> — LDN (@LDNFootbalI) [November 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/LDNFootbalI/status/1587376380265861126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Kante, a defensive midfielder for Les Blues, will unquestionably miss the World Cup, dealing another severe blow to the team. The Chelsea footballer’s absence could go up to two months due to the recurrence of a hamstring injury. The French team as a whole will undoubtedly feel discouraged without Pogba and Kante.

### Diogo Jota

> Diogo Jota vs City – A big loss for Liverpool[https://t.co/ObrYlJu7WW](https://t.co/ObrYlJu7WW)
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> — M (@Mxhbappe) [October 31, 2022](https://twitter.com/Mxhbappe/status/1587079619299217410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Jota has been declared ineligible for the World Cup. The Liverpool forward was examined by the team’s medical staff after suffering an injury during Liverpool and Man City’s Premier League match last week. According to official sources, the Portuguese striker will require a lengthy recovery period and won’t travel to Qatar next month.

### Marco Reus

> Los jugadores van y vienen pero él, siempre ha estado ahí.  
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> MARCO REUS 💛 [pic.twitter.com/g0q5gL32tl](https://t.co/g0q5gL32tl)
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> — Fútbol, fútbol y más fútbol ❤️⚽️ (@Futbool_Fotos) [October 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/Futbool_Fotos/status/1576014882365124608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Marco Reus suffered a heartbreaking injury in yet another World Cup. The stalwart of Dortmund injured his ankle ligament last month and is not likely to travel with Germany’s World Cup team.

### Georginio Wijnaldum

> Georginio Wijnaldum[https://t.co/jePah1KHcu](https://t.co/jePah1KHcu)
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> — – (@ovLFC) [October 31, 2022](https://twitter.com/ovLFC/status/1586875431306788864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

When Wijnaldum was playing for AS Roma in the Serie A, his right leg sustained a fractured tibia. The Dutch footballer, who plays a crucial role for his country, is currently expected to miss the World Cup. A severe setback for Oranje.

### Paulo Dybala

During a Serie A match between Roma and Lecce, Argentine forward Paulo Dybala was substituted due to what appeared to be a muscular injury.

> 🚨 Paulo Dybala is recovering quickly from his left thigh injury and could be fit in time for the 2022 World Cup! 💎🔙   
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> (Source: [@Gazzetta_it](https://twitter.com/Gazzetta_it?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)) [pic.twitter.com/ghPsY5aw5X](https://t.co/ghPsY5aw5X)
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> — Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) [October 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1585205918777712640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The serious injury, according to Roma manager Jose Mourinho, would make it challenging for Dybala to make a comeback before 2023. The 28-year-old footballer is in a race against time to be ready for Qatar after reports that he tore his quadriceps muscle quickly surfaced.

### Ronald Araujo

> Believe❤️💙 [pic.twitter.com/273YReTK79](https://t.co/273YReTK79)
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> — E-lottokiosk ✍️🇬🇭 (@MeGaLottery5) [October 26, 2022](https://twitter.com/MeGaLottery5/status/1585287129554354176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Ronald Arajo, a defender for Uruguay, suffered thigh tendon injuries in September during his team’s 1-0 loss to Iran. The Barcelona footballer had surgery in Finland and is now starting to recover. However, it appears improbable that he will start for his nation in this World Cup.

### Angel di Maria

> Angel Di Maria is setting the record straight 🇦🇷 [pic.twitter.com/zdQXHe2zwa](https://t.co/zdQXHe2zwa)
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> — GOAL (@goal) [October 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/goal/status/1585671196586254337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Another star footballer who is hindered by a thigh ailment is Argentine winger Angel Di Maria. The Juventus player suffered a setback during a defeat to Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League, but he is anticipated to return in early November and may even make it to the World Cup.

### Kyle Walker

> BREAKING: Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are 'likely' to be fit for England at the World Cup.  
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> It's coming… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 [pic.twitter.com/CAmM287YkB](https://t.co/CAmM287YkB)
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> — Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) [November 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/FootyAccums/status/1587427321266540545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

British right-back In Manchester City’s 6-3 thrashing of Manchester United, Kyle Walker sustained a groin injury. However, the 32-year-old has stated that he is optimistic about his ability to regain his fitness in time to travel with England to Qatar.

### Raul Jimenez

> Our training camp at home has started. ✔️  
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> 🚲 [@Raul_Jimenez9](https://twitter.com/Raul_Jimenez9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   
> 🚲 [@HHerreramex](https://twitter.com/HHerreramex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#HechoDeLosMexicanos](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HechoDeLosMexicanos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) | [#FMFporNuestroFútbol](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FMFporNuestroF%C3%BAtbol?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/JVOrgxJsFd](https://t.co/JVOrgxJsFd)
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> — Mexican National Team (@miseleccionmxEN) [October 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/miseleccionmxEN/status/1582150463704555525?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Raul Jimenez of Mexico has not competed for club or country since August 31 due to a groin injury. Gerardo Martino, head coach of the national team, stated during the most recent international break that the Wolves forward, who had recently recovered from a head injury, would not be used until the very last second.

### Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak, a 23-year-old striker from Sweden, is the most recent athlete whose participation in Qatar has been called into question.

> Almost forgot that Alexander Isak will be coming back into this team.  
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> The Alexander Isak. He plays for Newcastle United. What the fuck man [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/jeTxUDAIHZ](https://t.co/jeTxUDAIHZ)
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> — Sir Joseph Linton of Sambashire (@LordLinton) [October 23, 2022](https://twitter.com/LordLinton/status/1584244747094601728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

It was discovered that the Newcastle attacker had aggravated a thigh issue that he had developed when working out with his national squad during the September international break. Isak won’t play for Newcastle this season again, according to Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, because of the setback.

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