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

A demanding four-match international window has left numerous European and Premier League clubs grappling with an extensive list of injuries. High-profile players including Kai Havertz, Alexander Isak, and Patrick Dorgu sustained muscular issues during national team fixtures, escalating club frustrations over fixture congestion and player welfare following the UEFA Nations League schedule.

Several other teams are counting their fitness losses, with Bournemouth losing Alex Scott for up to two months and Bayern Munich missing Jamal Musiala with a torn thigh muscle. Liverpool also saw Cody Gakpo and Jérémy Jacquet pick up problems, while Arsenal, Tottenham, and Manchester United face depleted rosters ahead of their upcoming league fixtures.