5 Players withdraw from March 2025 international break fixtures due to injury
Five Key Players Ruled Out of March 2025 International Break Due to Injury
As the March 2025 international break kicks off with crucial World Cup 2026 qualifiers, several top football stars have been forced to withdraw from their respective national teams due to injury.
While the full extent of their injuries remains unclear, it has been confirmed that these key players will be unavailable for selection in the upcoming matches.
Their absence poses a major setback not only for their national teams but also for their clubs, which now face the challenge of adjusting their squad strategies as they push through a critical phase of the season.
For elite clubs vying for domestic and international glory, the unavailability of such influential players adds to the growing list of hurdles in an already demanding campaign.
Here are five top players who will miss the March 2025 international break due to injury:
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Lionel Messi injury update
It has been confirmed that the Argentina and Inter Miami captain is scheduled to miss the March 2025 international break fixtures due to what has been confirmed as discomfort in the latest injury update about the football icon.
It remains to be seen how long he would be out for but fans of both club and country have expressed concerns.
Cole Palmer
Chelsea’s attacking midfielder, Cole Palmer, has been sidelined due to a muscular injury sustained during a training session prior to the club’s recent Premier League match against Arsenal. This setback prevented Palmer from participating in the 1-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed that Palmer is scheduled to undergo a scan to assess the severity of the injury. Consequently, Palmer is expected to miss England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
Maresca expressed optimism regarding Palmer’s recovery, indicating that the midfielder could return to action after the international break, potentially rejoining the squad for Chelsea’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur on April 3, 2025.
Palmer’s absence is a significant blow to Chelsea, as he has been a pivotal figure in their attacking lineup this season. The team will be keenly awaiting the results of his medical assessment to determine his availability for the crucial upcoming matches.
Several prominent footballers have recently sustained injuries, impacting both their club commitments and international duties. Below is an overview of their current situations:
Paulo Dybala (AS Roma & Argentina)
AS Roma’s forward, Paulo Dybala, suffered an injury to the semitendinosus tendon in his left thigh during a match against Cagliari on March 16, 2025. This injury is expected to sideline him for at least one month, ruling him out of Argentina’s upcoming international fixtures.
Barcelona’s midfielder, Marc Casadó, sustained a lateral collateral ligament injury in his right knee during a match against Atlético Madrid. Medical assessments indicate that he could be out of action for approximately two to three months, potentially sidelining him for the remainder of the season. Consequently, he has withdrawn from Spain’s Nations League squad.
Defender Iñigo Martínez of FC Barcelona experienced swelling in his right knee, diagnosed as parameniscitis, leading to his exclusion from Spain’s Nations League matches. He is currently undergoing treatment in Barcelona, with his return contingent upon his recovery progress.
These injuries represent significant setbacks for both club and country, necessitating strategic adjustments to compensate for the absence of these key players.
