The October national team break brings with it a long list of important absences due to injuries, suspensions and personal decisions. Teams like Argentina, Brazil, France and Belgium will suffer from the absence of key players who will not be able to participate in their international commitments. In this article we review the 10 most notable footballers who will not be present and explain the reasons behind their absences, as well as the games in which they would have played.
Reason: Sanction for what happened in the last game against Colombia.
Missed matches: Venezuela and Bolivia.
Aston Villa’s star goalkeeper will not be able to defend the “Albiceleste” in this window due to suspension, leaving Argentina without his presence in goal.
Reason: Muscle injury.
Missed matches: Venezuela and Bolivia.
The Roma creative continues to struggle with physical problems that have left him off Scaloni’s list, which will impact the Argentine offense.
Reason: Physical discomfort.
Missed matches: Chile and Peru.
The Real Madrid winger preferred to stay at the club to recover from a minor injury, which is a blow to Brazil’s attack.
Reason: Injury.
Missed matches: Chile and Peru.
The Liverpool goalkeeper is a significant loss for Brazil, as his leadership and ability in goal will be missed in this qualifying window.
Reason: Muscle injury.
Missed matches: Israel and Belgium.
The Bayern Munich center back is another important loss for France, since his presence in defense would have been key in these games.
Reason: recovery
Lost matches: Israel and Belgium
The Real Madrid player was injured in the match against Alavés, and although he already played against Lille and Villarreal, the parties agreed that Mbappé would not go to this break as he needed to recover 100% from that injury.
Reason: Dispute with the coach.
Missed matches: Italy and France.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper remains out of the team due to disagreements with the coach, which seriously affects the Belgian defense. In addition, he suffered an injury with Real Madrid that will keep him out at least until after the international break.
Reason: Physical recovery.
Missed matches: Italy and France.
The Roma striker asked not to be called up in this window to focus on his physical preparation, leaving Belgium without its top offensive reference.
Reason: Injury.
Missed matches: Bosnia and Netherlands.
The Arsenal playmaker will not be available for Germany, which complicates creativity in the midfield of a team in the process of renewal.
Reason: Injury.
Missed matches: Denmark and Serbia.
The Real Madrid right-back suffered a serious injury that leaves him out, a significant blow for Spain’s defense in this window of the Nations League.
Reason: Muscle injury.
Missed matches: Denmark and Serbia.
The Athletic Bilbao winger was in a great moment, but a muscle injury has left him out of Luis de la Fuente’s plans. His speed and overpowering ability would have been key for Spain in these Nations League matches.
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