The Premier League is back after a three-week international break, and its impact is already being felt across several clubs ahead of this weekend's fixtures. Some teams have emerged relatively unscathed, while others face significant challenges.
Bournemouth's Alex Scott is expected to be out for about two months after picking up an injury while playing for England. This comes after his value reportedly increased by £40m due to his international performances. Meanwhile, Chelsea is anticipated to make a £100m bid for Scott in January.
Arsenal is counting the cost of the break, with Christos Tzolis, Kai Havertz, Ezri Konsa, and England Under-19s’ Max Dowman all returning with injuries. In other news, Everton's owners reportedly spent the international break exploring the potential sale of the club.
Brentford, however, had a positive break, with several players impressing internationally. Kristoffer Ajer scored against Portugal, Michael Kayode debuted for Italy, Vitaly Janelt made his Germany bow, and Mikel Damsgaard was a standout for Denmark, providing two assists and scoring a free-kick.