Premier League clubs count injury cost of international break

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 18:55 · Archive

Multiple Premier League clubs are dealing with fresh injuries sustained during the international break.

The Premier League is set to resume this weekend after a three-week international break, but many clubs face squad availability issues following international fixtures. Several top-flight sides have been hit by fresh injuries sustained during the international period.

Arsenal have been particularly affected, with Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa all picking up problems while on international duty. Tottenham have also suffered, losing Jean Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven to injury. Chelsea's issues predate the break, with Joao Felix, Cole Palmer and Reece James dealing with existing niggles. According to the Evening Standard, some managers could face more than 20 absentees between them going into the weekend.

The injuries have reignited the club versus country debate, with Mirror Sport reporting that Alex Scott's injury while away with England sparked frustration at club level. Cole Palmer's decision to miss England's recent fixtures caused frustration for manager Thomas Tuchel. Major fixtures this weekend include Manchester United facing Tottenham and Manchester City playing Liverpool for the first time since their recent guilty verdict.

How it is being reported

• Premier League injury update: Latest news and return dates for all 20 clubsAll the latest availability as top flight reconvenes after international breakEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 18:34
• Premier League injury news: Club by Club updates and potential return datesLiverpool and Manchester United are involved in major fixtures this weekend as Premier League clubs count the injury cost of the international break, which has impacted league leaders ArsenalMirror Sport · 7 Oct, 13:00

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