7 Best Premier League Players Who Missed Out On Euro 2024
Unfortunately, not every Premier League player is able to represent one of the top European nations and instead features for a country far less likely to qualify for major tournaments.
As a result, fans from across the continent lose the opportunity to see some of their favourite soccer stars in action on one of the game’s most prestigious stages.
But which are the 7 best Premier League players who missed out on Euro 2024?
7. Victor Lindelof
Last season Victor Lindelöf played 28 games for Manchester United and even scored one goal as his club finished eighth in the Premier League. The Red Devils did manage to win the FA Cup with victory over neighbours and rivals Manchester City.
Sweden missed out on Euro 2024 after coming third in Group F behind both Belgium and Austria. Lindelöf has featured four times for his country this year. Euro 2024 has missed out on witnessing the defender’s versatility, composure with the ball at his feet and threat from set-piece situations. Why not check out betway for the latest Euro 2024 odds.
6. Caoimhin Kelleher
Caoimhín Kelleher appeared 26 times for Liverpool during the last campaign across all competitions following a long term absence of Allison. The Reds ended the season in third place and also won the League Cup with victory over Chelsea.
The Republic Of Ireland failed to qualify for Euro 2024 following their fourth-place finish in Group B behind France, Netherlands and Greece. This year Kelleher has won three caps for his country. Without the keeper, Euro 2024 has missed the opportunity to see a stunning stop-stopper, who has fantastic reflexes and is apt with the ball at his feet.
5. Dejan Kulusevski
Last season Dejan Kulusevski played 39 times for Tottenham Hotspur and scored eight goals with his club finishing fifth in the Premier League. Sweden missed out on Euro 2024 as they ended in third position within Group F behind eventual qualifiers Austria and Belgium.
Kulusevski has appeared four times for Sweden this calendar year but is yet to register an international goal. Euro 2024 has missed out on the skills of a strong and powerful winger who displays driving runs and accurate shooting.
4. Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley experienced a surprise breakthrough for Liverpool last campaign as he appeared 23 times for Liverpool and even scored his first goal against Chelsea. Northern Ireland failed to qualify for Euro 2024 following their fifth-place finish in Group H behind Scotland and Spain having won three games but lost seven times.
This year Bradley has won four caps for Northern Ireland and scored three international goals against Andorra and Scotland. In his absence, Euro 2024 has missed the opportunity to see an exciting young prospect. A modern day full-back capable of providing assists and even threatening the opponent’s goal.
3. Alexander Isak
Last season Alexander Isak played 40 games as he excelled for Newcastle United by scoring 25 goals with The Magpies finishing seventh. Sweden failed to advance past the Euro 2024 qualification round after ending up third in Group F behind Belgium and Austria.
Isak has featured four times for Sweden this year and scored one goal versus Denmark in a 2-1 friendly loss. Euro 2024 has missed out on his dynamic, silky-skilled attacking ability and a flair that would light up any tournament with beautifully crafted offensive play.
2. Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard appeared 48 times and scored 11 goals last season. He captained Arsenal during their assault on eventual Premier League Champions Manchester City with the Gunners finishing second. Norway failed to qualify for Euro 2024 following their third-place finish in Group A behind Spain and Scotland.
This year Odegaard has won four caps for his country. In March 2021, he was appointed as the captain for the Norwegian national team. Without him, Euro 2024 has missed the opportunity to see a truly technically gifted midfielder, able to dictate play with precise passing, fantastic vision and a sharp eye for goal.
1. Erling Haaland
Last season Erling Haaland enjoyed an incredible second campaign at Manchester City as they won their four-consecutive Premier League title in a row. He scored 38 times in 45 games across all competitions and even claimed the League’s Golden Boot having found the net 27 times.
Norway missed out on Euro 2024 after coming a distant third in Group A behind both Spain and Scotland. Haaland has featured four times for his country this year and scored four international goals including a hat-trick during a 3-0 win over Kosovo. Euro 2024 has missed out on witnessing perhaps the finest striker in world soccer right now, a goal machine capable of scoring a variety of chances from multiple areas of the pitch.
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