As Euro 2024 progresses, the Hungarian national football team is rallying around forward Barnabás Varga, who is slated for surgery following a severe on-field collision that resulted in multiple facial fractures and a concussion. The incident, which has drawn comparisons to Christian Eriksen’s harrowing Euro 2022 experience, saw Varga stretchered off the pitch and hospitalized in Stuttgart. Hungary’s head coach Marco Rossi has confirmed that Varga will not return for the remainder of the tournament, and the team has dedicated their success to their injured teammate.In related news, the German national team faces its own challenges as defender Antonio Rüdiger exited the match against Switzerland due to a groin injury. With his status for the upcoming quarterfinal match in question and teammate Jonathan Tah suspended, Germany’s defensive line is under duress. Both Hungary’s resolve and Germany’s adaptability are being tested as Euro 2024 enters its critical stages.
Key points
- Hungary’s forward Barnabás Varga to undergo surgery for multiple facial fractures and concussion, missing the rest of Euro 2024.
- Germany’s Antonio Rüdiger suffers groin injury, casting doubt on his quarterfinal appearance as teammate Jonathan Tah faces suspension.
Contradictions👾Some reports mention Barnabás Varga as the injured player, while one source incorrectly refers to the injured player as Barnabás Bese.
