Referee Kim Milton Nielsen will not take charge of England's crucial Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey after hurting his thigh during a Danish league game.
The official famously sent-off David Beckham during the 1998 World Cup clash against Argentina.
The Dane suffered the injury during the match between Viborg and AaB on Sunday.
He told DR Sporten: "It's a huge disappointment, but there's no reason to go down there and take chances.
"I'm not ready now and I won't be ready on Saturday either."
Uefa are expected to name a replacement in the next few days.
Bring On Collina!
The official famously sent-off David Beckham during the 1998 World Cup clash against Argentina.
The Dane suffered the injury during the match between Viborg and AaB on Sunday.
He told DR Sporten: "It's a huge disappointment, but there's no reason to go down there and take chances.
"I'm not ready now and I won't be ready on Saturday either."
Uefa are expected to name a replacement in the next few days.
Bring On Collina!