As club football pauses for international breaks, players are often called upon to represent their nations in continental tournaments. However, it’s not uncommon for some to return to their clubs carrying injuries. The recent September 2024 international break is no exception, with several high-profile players picking up injuries while on duty for their national teams.
Here’s a roundup of some key players who are now sidelined:
Eder Militao
Real Madrid’s injury crisis deepens with Eder Militao picking up a knock while training with Brazil. The Spanish giants are already dealing with the absence of Tchuameni, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos, and Eduardo Camavinga. Madrid are reportedly furious at Brazil’s medical team for allowing Militao to train despite a minor thigh injury, further aggravating the situation.
Vitinha
Paris Saint-Germain’s midfield sensation Vitinha suffered an injury during Portugal’s match against Croatia. Manager Luis Enrique will be anxiously awaiting results to determine how long the Portuguese midfielder will be out. Vitinha was notably absent from Portugal’s victory against Scotland just days later.
Ricardo Calafiori
Arsenal’s new defensive prospect, Ricardo Calafiori, was injured in a clash with Ousmane Dembele during Italy’s encounter with France. The Italian will now be sidelined for a while, leaving Arsenal fans frustrated as they await his return to full fitness.
Warren Zaire-Emery
One of Europe’s brightest young talents, Warren Zaire-Emery, will be missing from action after sustaining a calf injury at the end of France’s match against Italy. Though he didn’t start the game, the injury forced him to withdraw from the squad, and he missed France’s subsequent win over Belgium. This is yet another blow for PSG.
Niclas Füllkrug
West Ham United’s new signing, Niclas Füllkrug, picked up a calf injury while representing Germany. After starting in Germany’s 5-0 victory over Hungary, he was withdrawn from the squad that drew 2-2 against the Netherlands. Füllkrug will now miss West Ham’s upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham.
Ezri Konsa
Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa saw his evening cut short while on duty for England. The defender strained his ankle in the 60th minute while attempting to regain possession. Though he initially tried to continue, he was eventually substituted and will now be unavailable for Aston Villa’s weekend fixture against Everton.
As the international break concludes, these injuries serve as a reminder of the physical toll on players, leaving clubs like Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, West Ham, and Aston Villa facing critical absences in their squads.
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