{"id":296628,"date":"2023-11-16T13:39:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=296628"},"modified":"2023-11-16T13:39:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T13:39:22","slug":"stars-jet-off-on-holiday-with-no-premier-league-games-for-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/stars-jet-off-on-holiday-with-no-premier-league-games-for-two-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"Stars jet off on holiday with no Premier League games for two weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>No call-up for your country? Time for a real &#8216;international break&#8217;! Stars jet off on holiday with no Premier League games for two weeks&#8230; as Thiago Silva returns to Brazil and Loris Karius and his TV host partner head for Dubai<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stars were keen to make the most of their time off during the international break\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Several players not called up for international duty jetted off for short holidays\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Why has Chris put his Christmas decorations up already (seven trees!)?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa was forced to scrap his plans for a brief holiday after being called up to the England squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Konsa had been due to travel to Dubai with his partner Ronni for some winter sunshine, allowing the defender time to rest ahead of the busy festive schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The centre back was instead given the call by Gareth Southgate following withdrawals from his squad ahead of matches against North Macedonia and Malta.<\/p>\n<p>While a number of stars have been called up to international duty or have continued training at the clubs, some have been granted a brief break away with no Premier League action for two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Dubai appears to be the destination of choice with Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius among those to have travelled to the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/16\/12\/77875901-12757097-image-a-27_1700137473976.jpg\" height=\"740\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Newcastle goalkeeper\u00a0Loris Karius was one of the Premier League stars to head off to Dubai<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/16\/12\/77876571-12757097-image-m-36_1700138623332.jpg\" height=\"671\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Former Man United midfielder Fred shared a clip of him with his son at Dubai&#8217;s Fame Park zoo<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/16\/12\/77875903-12757097-image-m-34_1700138600830.jpg\" height=\"657\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea star Thiago Silva made the most of break with the veteran returning home to Brazil<\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support iframes.<\/p>\n<p>Karius and his partner Diletta Leotta, an Italian television host, made the most of their time away with daughter, with the couple having welcomed their first child last year.<\/p>\n<p>Former Manchester United star Fred also travelled to Dubai with his wife\u00a0Monique Salum and their son Benjamin.<\/p>\n<p>Fred now plays for Turkish side\u00a0Fenerbahce, who entered the international break top of the Turkish Super Lig.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder has missed their last two matches through injury, ruling him out of Brazil&#8217;s squad for their World Cup qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p>Fred uploaded a video from the controversial Fame Park zoo in Dubai, which has been visited by several footballers in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The RSPCA has previously criticised the private park with the animal welfare charity warning against the use of wild animals for &#8216;public entertainment&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Another Brazilian star Thiago Silva has not featured for his nation since the Qatar 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>The 39-year-old still remains a crucial part of the Chelsea team despite his advancing years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/11\/16\/12\/77875897-12757097-image-a-26_1700137462419.jpg\" height=\"973\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Luton midfielder Ross Barkley made the trip across the channel to have a city break in Paris<\/p>\n<p>Silva made the most of his time off by returning to Brazil with his wife\u00a0Belle Silva to spend time with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>Luton Town star Ross Barkley kept his break local with the midfielder uploading a picture of him in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>Barkley had spent last season in France with Nice, playing 27 matches during his sole season with the Ligue 1 side.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old will be looking to play a key part in Luton&#8217;s survival bid having joined the Premier League new boys in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Hatters entered the international break in the relegation zone, three points from safety.<\/p>\n<p>Players will have only a short respite ahead of returning to the clubs to prepare for the resumption of the Premier League season on November 25, ahead of a packed festive period.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>IT&#8217;S ALL KICKING OFF!\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><span><span>It&#8217;s All Kicking Off is an exciting new podcast from Mail Sport that promises a different take on Premier League football.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><span>It is available on MailOnline, Mail+, YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your browser does not support 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