AdminInternational breaks are often a source of concern for club managers, who can only watch as their players travel long distances, face demanding schedules and risk returning with injuries or fatigue.
For West Ham, those worries are particularly relevant this time around. The Hammers have eight players away on international duty, despite having fewer regular internationals following their relegation to the Championship.
Nuno Espirito Santo has already seen his squad stretched this season, making the fitness of every player particularly important.
Among those away with their countries is Dinos Mavropanos, who had been a doubt after suffering an injury scare during Greece’s 2-1 victory over Serbia last week.
The centre-back went down late in the game and required treatment before being forced off, immediately raising concerns among West Ham supporters given their limited defensive options.
However, there is positive news for the Hammers. Greece’s starting XI for their Nations League meeting with Germany has been confirmed, with Mavropanos named in the line-up.
His inclusion suggests the injury is not serious enough to prevent him from playing, although West Ham will still be keeping a close eye on his workload. Greece have further fixtures coming up, meaning the defender could face a demanding run of minutes.
A small knock keeping him out for one match might have suited West Ham perfectly.
Sadly, Mavropanos is back in action. Fingers crossed he comes through unscathed.
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