[2] Real Madrid right-back Michel Salgado was originally named in the squad but suffered a torn thigh muscle and was replaced by Deportivo La Coruña full-back Joan Capdevila.
Goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa sustained a thigh injury a few days before the beginning of the tournament,[4] and so was withdrawn from the squad, with Vladimir Vasilj taking his place.
[6] Midfielder Ludovic Giuly tore a groin muscle during the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final on 26 May[7] and was replaced by striker Sidney Govou three days later.
[13] Goalkeeper Fabrice Borer suffered a broken arm in training on 12 June and was replaced by Sébastien Roth before Switzerland's opening game against Croatia the next day.
[15] Southampton full-back Michael Svensson was ruled out of the tournament on 26 May after failing to recover from a knee injury; he was replaced by Hammarby defender Alexander Östlund.
[18] VfL Bochum winger Paul Freier was also ruled out on 29 May after damaging knee ligaments in a warm-up friendly against Malta on 27 May;[19] his withdrawal allowed both early contenders for the 23rd place in the squad, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski, to be selected.