Injuries Hit Fernandes, Gakpo, and Dorgu During Break
Bruno Fernandes, the captain of Manchester United, has been excluded from Portugal's squad for their match against Norway due to an injury sustained while playing for his club. Portugal's manager, Jorge Jesus, indicated that Fernandes was not performing at his usual level during the previous match against Wales.
Cody Gakpo, a forward for Liverpool, suffered a right lower leg injury just 16 minutes into the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia. Gakpo has had a strong season start, with two goals and four assists in six appearances.
Patrick Dorgu also faced injury during international duty, leaving the field after 30 minutes in Denmark's 2-0 victory over Wales. These injuries contribute to a growing concern for clubs during an extended international break, which now lasts three weeks, allowing national teams to play four matches instead of the usual two.
Other notable players affected include Alexander Isak, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey, and Dan Ballard.
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