Thiago Silva returns to Brazil and Karius and his TV host partner head for Dubai
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.
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.
The centre back was instead given the call by Gareth Southgate following withdrawals from his squad ahead of matches against North Macedonia and Malta.
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.
Dubai appears to be the destination of choice with Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius among those to have travelled to the United Arab Emirates.
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.
Former Manchester United star Fred also travelled to Dubai with his wife Monique Salum and their son Benjamin.
Fred now plays for Turkish side Fenerbahce, who entered the international break top of the Turkish Super Lig.
The midfielder has missed their last two matches through injury, ruling him out of Brazil's squad for their World Cup qualifiers.
Fred uploaded a video from the controversial Fame Park zoo in Dubai, which has been visited by several footballers in recent years.
The RSPCA has previously criticised the private park with the animal welfare charity warning against the use of wild animals for 'public entertainment'.
Another Brazilian star Thiago Silva has not featured for his nation since the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
The 39-year-old still remains a crucial
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