As the Premier League returns following the conclusion of the World Cup, many clubs are sweating upon the fitness of key players, or having to start the hectic festive period working around their long-term injuries.
Big names like Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus have been ruled out of club fixtures for several months after picking up problems in Qatar, whilst others including Chelsea's Armando Broja were hurt as clubs played friendlies to keep up their fitness during the six-week break.
Here's a round-up of some of the biggest names unlikely to feature for their clubs during a busy pre- and post-Christmas period for fixtures across three competitions.