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We are at that stage of the calender, with Euro 2024 kicking off in 48 hours time, where footballers the continent over are wrapping themselves in cotton wool. An inocuous knock, a freak accident, a muscle twinge, and your tournament hopes could disappear like a click of Thanos’ fingers. Just ask Michel Sadilek, the Czech Republic midfielder who will now have to watch on from home after falling off his bike. Poland took no chances with Karol Swidiersky either, subbing the forward straight after just 12 minutes against Turkey after he appeared to damage himself in the resulting celebration. And…