Havertz, Isak, Dorgu … spate of injuries with national teams leaves sour taste for top clubs

Multiple Premier League players suffered injuries during the international break, including Havertz, Isak, and Dorgu, leaving clubs depleted ahead of domestic fixtures.

A gruelling international break featuring four matches in 11 days has left Premier League and European clubs with a mounting injury list. Players including Kai Havertz, Alexander Isak, and Patrick Dorgu have picked up hamstring and muscle strains, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott suffered a quadriceps injury during England's 7-0 win over Croatia and faces up to two months out. Sunderland will also miss Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard due to injuries sustained on international duty. Club managers have expressed frustration at the intensity of the fixture schedule, with some questioning the risk management during matches.