Just pray this doesn’t happen to England.
Poland’s Kamil Glik has been ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his shoulder attempting a bicycle kick in training.
The Monaco centre-back landed awkwardly after attempting a flamboyant return during a game of football tennis.
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The 30-year-old underwent tests in Nice where Zbigniew Boniek, head of the Polish FA, confirmed the nation’s worst fears on Twitter.
Boniek wrote: “What a bummer, @kamilglik25 is hurt and will not go to the World Cup.”
According to AP news, a Poland doctor said the player will need at least six weeks to fully recover.
The news comes as a huge blow for Adam Nawalka’s side.
Glik is arguably Poland’s most important player after Robert Lewandowski.
He was instrumental in Monaco’s title win of 2016/17 and is the leader at the back for the national team.
And more importantly, you’ll now have to take him out of your Dream Team World Cup fantasy team.
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Glik has earned 57 caps for his country since his debut in 2010.
Stuttgart defender Marcin Kaminski is set to be added to the squad as a replacement.
Maybe give the bicycle kicks a miss for a couple of weeks?
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Poland have until 24 hours before their first World Cup match to name their final squad for the tournament.
The Euro 2012 hosts kick off their campaign in Group H with a clash against Senegal on June 19, before they face Colombia and Japan.