The Blues’ talisman was close to a return from a persistent groin injury that has kept him out for two months but has now been ruled out of Chelsea’s next three games after fracturing the little toe on his left foot by stubbing it on a door.

The obvious focus is the North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, but there's a lot more to monitor as the international break's unpredictable effects hit the pitches of England.

In the buildup to the all-important vote, CAA Base, CAA Stellar and Wasserman, whose combined client lists feature players like Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer and Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, have issued their formal opposition through a letter from leading law firm Clifford Chance, per The Athletic.