The international break this time around has given many a headache to club managers and fans all over the world. With stars travelling far distances to play for their countries in midst of the full season,players will be prone to injuries. Manchester City seems to be the most affected as their two key players David Silva and Sergio Aguero are now likely to miss the derby against Manchester United.
City fans will be cursing their luck as the derby would have been the perfect opportunity to demolish United’s faltering title winning hopes. Manchester United after their humiliating defeat against Arsenal have a tough run of fixtures which could make or break their season. Chelsea fans on the other hand have a reason to be happy as Ivanovic who easily has been their worst player this season has returned injured after playing for his country.
Full list of injured players
- Shay Given – Undertermined yet
- Lorenzo Insigne – Undertermined yet
- Wayne Rooney – 1 week
- Kevin Trapp – 6 weeks
- Pogba – 1 week
- Benzema – 3 weeks
- Götze – 10 to 12 weeks
- Aguero – 4 weeks
- David Silva – Undertermined yet
- Morata – Undertermined yet
- Ivanovic – Undertermined yet
- Matic – Undertermined yet
- Coentrao – Undertermined yet
- David Luiz – Undertermined yet
- Schweinsteiger – 1 week
The club or country question in football is something which is always debatable but FIFA should look into the scheduling as players are forced to travel long distances to play for their country in midst of an already jam packed season with their clubs.
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