England and Chelsea Star will miss Euro 2024 after devastating news has been confirmed this morning
According to a report by The Athletic, Sam Johnstone, England’s reserve goalkeeper, is set to miss out on participating in Euro 2024 due to undergoing surgery on Wednesday morning. This unexpected turn of events has caught head coach Gareth Southgate off guard, marking Johnstone as England’s first casualty of the campaign, leaving a significant void in the squad.
Originally slated to accompany Jordan Pickford to the prestigious tournament, Johnstone’s absence comes as a blow to England’s goalkeeper lineup. His impressive performances throughout the season for Crystal Palace had positioned him as a strong contender for inclusion in Southgate’s final squad for the summer’s competition against Germany.
The setback adds to England’s woes as they grapple with multiple injuries within the team. Notably, players like Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, and now Johnstone, had to withdraw from Tuesday’s friendly match against Belgium, forcing them to depart from the England camp prematurely on Sunday.
Johnstone’s injury occurred during an England training session on Sunday, where he inadvertently hurt his elbow. This unfortunate incident not only sidelines him from Euro 2024 but also rules him out for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old goalkeeper encountered the injury while attempting to make a save during the practice session, underscoring the unpredictable nature of sports injuries.