Football’s biggest show piece is set to kick off in a few days time in Russia. Team are now applying their final touches as they seek to be ready for the football carnivore. This articles takes a look at the top three players who will be mere spectators while their nations battle it out in the field in search of glory.
Christian Benteke
The Crystal Palace forward was left out of an extremely talented Belgium squad and will have to watch as the likes of Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku carry the country’s flag for him.
Cesc Fabregas
The man who set up Spain’s maiden title’s clinching goal will be at home as La Roja seek to relinquish the trophy they won 8 years ago on African soil. The chelsea midfielder was deemed surplus in a squad that includes David Silva and Andres Iniesta in midfield.
Leroy Sane
14 goals, 15 assists and named the best Young player in the English top flight last season, Leroy Sane could not make the final cut for the reigning World Champions Germany.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Often so full of himself, Zlatan will be not filling the Swedish squad as the LA Galaxy and former Manchester United striker was left out by coach Janne Andersson.