Atletico Madrid’s Caglar Soyuncu to Miss Euros After Injury

Atletico Madrid defender Caglar Soyuncu, who is currently on loan at Fenerbahce, has faced a major injury setback. An injury has unfortunately ruled him out of the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

Big Blow for Atletico Madrid as Caglar Soyuncu Injury Forces Him to Miss Euro 2024

Soyuncu made the move to Atletico Madrid from Leicester City last summer. He struggled for playing time under coach Diego Simeone, with just 200 minutes on the field.

Seeking a spot in Turkey’s squad for Euro 2024 he opted for a loan spell at Fenerbahce. Despite making it into the team, a recent injury has shattered his aspirations.

During Fenerbahce’s game against Istanbulspor, Soyuncu suffered a muscle tear, as reported by Diario AS. This setback will see him sidelined for three weeks forcing him to sit out of the European Championship. Thus, Atletico Madrid will miss football action for the month of June.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed Soyuncu’s withdrawal from the national team roster. His absence poses a challenge to Turkey’s defense strategy and thus, they now need to make some adjustments accordingly.

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When will Turkey Play their First Match in Euro 2024?

Turkey are set to compete in Group F against the Czech Republic, Georgia and Portugal. Their opening match is against Georgia on June 18th, with their group stage game scheduled against the Czech Republic on June 26th.

The Turkish national team is scheduled to practice in Istanbul until June 3 before travelling to Bologna for a game, against Italy on June 4. They will also have a match, against Poland on June 10. Final preparations will happen in Barsinghausen, northern Germany, where the team will stay for the tournament.

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