Fulham and Sunderland resume their Premier League campaign next Saturday at Craven Cottage.
While both bosses will be keeping a close eye on the fitness of their international stars during their break, here we bring you up to speed with all the early team news from both camps as we have it...
Alderete is expected to be available after coming through the concussion protocols which have forced him to miss a number of recent fixtures. Sunderland were hoping he could use the international break to top up his match fitness with Paraguay, but he might well be phased back in via the bench.
1. Omar Alderete - available
Alderete is expected to be available after coming through the concussion protocols which have forced him to miss a number of recent fixtures. Sunderland were hoping he could use the international break to top up his match fitness with Paraguay, but he might well be phased back in via the bench. | Sunderland's Omar Alderete. Photo by Chris Fryatt.
The striker had long returned from a hamstring issue when he experienced more discomfort after being introduced as a second-half substitute in Fulham's defeat to Everton. Severity not yet known but is a major doubt. With Raul Jimenez searching for full fitness after a recent injury of his own - it's not ideal for the hosts.
2. Rodrigo Muniz - major doubt
The striker had long returned from a hamstring issue when he experienced more discomfort after being introduced as a second-half substitute in Fulham's defeat to Everton. Severity not yet known but is a major doubt. With Raul Jimenez searching for full fitness after a recent injury of his own - it's not ideal for the hosts. | Getty Images
Had resumed part training before the international break after injury but did not link up with the US squad. Not yet back in full training ahead of the Everton game before the break, the left back remains a major doubt for this one.
3. Antonee Robinson - major doubt
Had resumed part training before the international break after injury but did not link up with the US squad. Not yet back in full training ahead of the Everton game before the break, the left back remains a major doubt for this one. | Getty Images
Diarra suffered a groin injury in training last week and after undergoing surgery is expected to return some time in December- hopefully in time for the derby against Newcastle.
4. Habib Diarra - out
Diarra suffered a groin injury in training last week and after undergoing surgery is expected to return some time in December- hopefully in time for the derby against Newcastle. | Sunderland's Habib Diarra. Photo by Chris Fryatt.