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·10 September 2025

🚑 'FIFA virus' strikes again, injuries pile up after break

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The break for national team commitments is always a moment of high tension for fans. There is a recurring fear of what is popularly known as the "FIFA Virus": that wave of injuries affecting players when they leave with their countries, leaving their clubs in suspense. And this September break, unfortunately, has once again wreaked havoc, affecting stars from the major European leagues.

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European football stars in the infirmary

Internationally, the impact of the virus has been notable. Top-level players have been forced to stop, generating great concern. The case of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the most notable, with Ousmane Dembélé and Desiré Doué suffering injuries that will keep them out of play for several weeks. The situation was so severe that the Parisian club issued an official statement against the French federation, highlighting the anger and frustration these situations generate.

The list of those affected is long and affects clubs across Europe:

  • Frenkie De Jong (FC Barcelona) suffered a right leg injury that will keep him out for at least a week.
  • Nico Williams (Athletic Club) injured his adductor and is estimated to be out for about three weeks.
  • Other important names like Matty Cash (Aston Villa), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), or Moussa Niakhaté (Nottingham Forest) were also affected by minor muscle problems.
  • One of the most serious cases is that of young Dario Essugo from Chelsea, who had to undergo calf surgery, and his return date is completely unknown.

Uncertainty in the Italian Serie A

The Italian league has not been immune to this phenomenon. Although players like Scamacca (injured before the call-up) or Zaccagni (already recovered) are not part of this list, several key players have returned to their clubs with serious problems.

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  1. Defender Amir Rrahmani from Napoli, for example, suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him off the field for a period of 15 to 20 days.
  2. Others like Conceicao from Napoli and Gudmundsson from Genoa are doubtful for their upcoming matches due to physical problems, although their injuries are not expected to be long-term.
  3. Udinese, on the other hand, is awaiting medical checks for Sandi Lovric, who had to leave a match with Slovenia and his recovery is uncertain.

Without a doubt, the latest FIFA date has once again made clear the risk clubs take when releasing their players. The price of international success is often paid with the health of the athletes, and now, after the passage of this dreaded "FIFA Virus," football teams must patiently await the recovery of their key figures before the club season resumes its usual pace.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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