More International Withdrawals Confirmed Ahead of International Break
Several more players have withdrawn from international duty, with a number of Premier League stars ruled out before the latest round of fixtures gets underway.
Livramento and Rice Withdraw From England Squad
Tino Livramento and Declan Rice have become the latest players to pull out of England’s squad, following earlier withdrawals involving Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford.
Livramento missed Newcastle United’s 2-1 victory over Hull City on Saturday after reporting discomfort the previous day, raising concerns over his fitness.
Rice’s withdrawal, however, is understood not to be linked to a significant injury. According to Football London, the Arsenal midfielder has stepped away from the squad as a precaution due to concerns over his workload.
England have responded by calling up Everton midfielder James Garner and Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White.
Dedic Misses Bosnia and Herzegovina Duty
Newcastle have also lost another right-back for the international period, with Amar Dedic withdrawing from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s squad.
Dedic suffered a muscle problem during Gameweek 4 and subsequently missed Newcastle’s narrow win over Hull City. He will now remain with his club rather than join up with his national team.
Sesko Withdraws From Slovenia Squad
Benjamin Sesko is another player who has been ruled out of international duty after withdrawing from Slovenia’s squad.
The Manchester United striker was not included in the matchday squad for Sunday’s draw against Fulham after suffering a recurrence of his previous shin problem.
Manchester United have confirmed that Sesko will undergo further tests this week, with the results expected to determine the next stage of his recovery.