Everton have several players on International duty
The International break is arguably the most boring times for club fans as the round of International fixtures puts an abrupt halt to domestic leagues. The International fixtures being scheduled in the current scenario are debatable considering the quarantine rules and players having to break their club bubbles to join the national teams, getting exposed to the risk.
However, all is not doom and gloom about the international break. This international break may come as a blessing in disguise for Everton. Most importantly, James Rodriguez is on his way to recovery and should be fit by the end of the international break. Had there been no international break, the Toffees would have further been without their talisman for a few more games.
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Jordan Pickford also suffered an injury against Burnley, forcing him to miss the FA Cup clash against Manchester City and the England fixtures during this break. Gylfi Sigurdsson has also stayed back as he and his wife are expecting their first child.
Lastly, the South American trio of Richarlison, Allan and Yerry Mina is staying in Liverpool as the fixtures of their respective national sides have been postponed by CONMEBOL. This gives extra time for key Everton players to recover and be fresh for the final stretch of the Premier League.
There are a total of 12 players who have been called up by their national sides on senior and U-21 level whereas four players have been called for training camps.
Everton players joining the national squad:
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (England)
Lucas Digne (France)
Seamus Coleman (Republic of Ireland)
Joshua King (Norway)
Robin Olsen (Sweden)
Alex Iwobi (Nigeria)
Ben Godfrey (England U-21)
Tom Davies (England U-21)
Joao Virginia (Portugal U-21)
Zan-Luk Leban (Slovenia U-21)
Ryan Astley (Wales U-21)
Rhys Hughes (Wales U-21)
The players called up for training:
Tom Cannon (Republic of Ireland U-21)
Sean McAllister (Northern Ireland U-19)
Isaac Prince (Northern Ireland U-19)
Thierry Small (England U-17)