Zaniolo to miss Euro 2024 through injury
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Aston Villa's Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo has confirmed he will miss this summer's European Championships.
The 24-year-old had to be withdrawn less than 15 minutes after coming on as a substitute in Monday's 3-3 home draw with Liverpool with reports suggesting, external he has suffered a microfracture in his foot.
It means his loan spell at Villa has come to an end and he will return to parent club Galatasaray having made 39 appearances for Unai Emery's team, scoring three goals.
In a message on Instagram, external, Zaniolo expressed his disappointment at missing out on the tournament in Germany but said he is sure "that day will come".