As the March 2025 international break fixtures officially kick-off for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, here are five top players confirmed to be missing the fixtures for their countries due to one injury or the other.
Though the exact extent and seriousness of their injuries are not fully known, it is clear that these players will not be available for selection in the upcoming games.
This situation deals a significant setback to their respective clubs, which must now scramble to identify appropriate replacements for these essential players as they aim to maintain their momentum through the season.
For leading club sides contending for major titles across various leagues, this presents a considerable challenge.
Here are the players missing out on these international break fixtures due to injuries:
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi injury update
It has been confirmed that the Argentina and Inter Miami captain is scheduled to miss the March 2025 international break fixtures due to what has been confirmed as discomfort in the latest injury update about the football icon.
It remains to be seen how long he would be out for but fans of both club and country have expressed concerns.
Cole Palmer
Cole Palmer injury news
In the latest news it has been confirmed that Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, recently picked up a minor muscular injury during a light training session. As a result, he was unable to feature in Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Arsenal and has also been sidelined for England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
Despite this setback, Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, remains hopeful about Palmer’s recovery. He has hinted at the possibility of Palmer making a return to action after the international break, potentially rejoining the squad for Chelsea’s encounter with Tottenham on April 3, 2025.
Paulo Dybala
AS Roma and Argentine forward Paulo Dybala will not be available for his country during the international break as a result of a minor knock he picked up.
Marc Casado
Barcelona’s promising young midfielder, Marc Casado, sustained a serious knee ligament injury during their 4-2 win against Atletico Madrid. The incident occurred following a clash with Antoine Griezmann, which led to Casado being substituted in the second half. Medical assessments revealed a ligament tear in his right knee, sidelining him for a minimum of two months. Sadly, this injury could mark the end of his season.
Inigo Martinez
Barcelona defender Iñigo Martínez recently sustained a muscle injury in his right hamstring. The incident took place during the warm-up ahead of their match against Atlético Madrid, forcing his withdrawal from the starting lineup. Medical evaluations have diagnosed the injury as a biceps femoral strain, with his return to action depending on the progress of his recovery.
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