Southampton will be without striker Shane Long for their home Premier League game with West Ham United after he tested positive for Covid-19, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl confirmed on Thursday.
Hasenhuttl, like his fellow top-flight managers, says the international breaks are complicated with players travelling back from far flung destinations.
Throw in the risks posed by Covid-19 and preparations for the return to league action are especially challenging.
Long tested positive last week ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal
"We have a few players who have been travelling a lot.