Liverpool, Arsenal, Man United Players Lead Global International Football Duty October 2025

Several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United, have numerous players called up for international duty during the October 2025 break, with many competing in World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament. Liverpool's international contingent includes key Dutch players such as Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo, along with Hungarians Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez, and French duo Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike. Arsenal has 15 players on international duty, featuring Spanish internationals, the Brazilian Gabriels, and others like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and William Saliba, with the team currently leading the Premier League. Manchester United players like Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Patrick Dorgu are involved in qualifiers and friendlies, while some absences like Matthijs de Ligt are notable. Meanwhile, New York City FC has nine players plus a loaned alumnus called up, including goalkeeper Freese competing for the starting spot on the U.S. national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The international break provides all clubs an opportunity to regroup and for players to regain form before resuming their club campaigns.