MANY Premier League stars could be forced to miss international duty due to the strict coronavirus regulations.
Nations which have banned people from entering from the UK may not permit footballers from returning to their home countries.
Firmino and Alisson could be two players who miss international duty for BrazilCredit: Getty Images – Getty
There is also the issue around quarantining upon arrival back into the UK, which would see players forced into missing matches for their clubs while they self-isolate.
The countries most likely to not let footballers return are those in South America and Portugal.
Among the headline names potentially missing out during the upcoming international break is Manchester United and Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes.
Also under threat is Columbia’s James Rodriguez, Brazilian pair Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino, and Argentine pair Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela.
Meanwhile, Wolves have the largest number of internationals who could be hit by the restrictions with TEN players potentially affected.
Burnley, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Southampton are the only top flight English clubs to not have any players at risk of missing international duty.
Here is a full list of the players who could miss the international break coming up, which begins on March 22 and runs until March 30.
Arsenal
David Luiz (Brazil), Gabriel (Brazil), Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil), Willian (Brazil), Cedric Soares (Portugal)
Aston Villa
Emiliano Martinez (Argentina), Douglas Luiz (Brazil)
Brighton
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina), Steven Alzate (Colombia)
Chelsea
Thiago Silva (Brazil)
Chelsea’s Thiago Silva is unlikely to travelCredit: AFP or Licensors
Everton
Yery Mina (Colombia), James Rodriguez (Colombia), Andre Gomes (Portugal), Allan (Brazil), Bernard (Brazil), Richarlison (Brazil)
Fulham
Ivan Cavaleiro (Portugal)
Leeds
Raphinha (Brazil), Helder Costa (Portugal)
Leicester
Ricardo Pereira (Portugal)
Liverpool
Allison Becker (Brazil), Fabinho (Brazil), Roberto Firmino (Brazil), Diogo Jota (Portugal)
Man City
Ederson (Brazil), Joao Cancelo (Portugal), Ruben Dias (Portugal), Bernardo Silva (Portugal), Fernandinho (Brazil), Sergio Aguero (Argentina), Gabriel Jesus (Brazil)
Man Utd
Alex Telles (Brazil), Fred (Brazil), Bruno Fernandes (Portugal), Facundo Pellestri (Uruguay), Edinson Cavani (Uruguay)
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Bruno Fernandes is perhaps the most high profile player who could be stopped from going on international dutyCredit: EPA
Newcastle
Federico Fernandez (Argentina), Miguel Almiron (Paraguay), Joelinton (Brazil)
Tottenham
Davinson Sanchez (Colombia), Eric Lamela (Argentina), Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina), Lucas Moura (Brazil), Carlos Vinicius (Brazil)
West Brom
Matheus Pereira (Brazil)
West Ham
Fabien Balbuena (Paraguay), Manuel Lanzini (Argentina)
Wolves
Rui Patricio (Portugal), Marcal (Brazil), Nelson Samedo (Portugal), Ruben Neves (Portugal), Daniel Podence (Portugal), Joao Moutinho (Portugal), Vitinha (Portugal), Pedro Neto (Portugal), Fabio Silva (Portugal), Willian Jose (Brazil)
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk