There is never a great time to pick up an injury, but with the World Cup just around the corner, it's perhaps the biggest concern for every single player with hopes of competing in Qatar.
Of course, there has been a major change with regard to the scheduling for the latest edition of football's biggest tournament as instead of it's usual June-July slot, it will get underway on November 20. This is due to intense heat in the host nation around their summertime.
And in recent weeks, national team managers have begun to announce provisional squads which will then be finalised - containing a maximum of 26 players - early next month, setting up an intriguing and somewhat stressful few weeks for those hoping to be involved.
