Premier League injuries: 16 stars set to return to action after the international break – ranked by importance

For most football fans, international football is an unwelcome break from the Premier League.

The latest one means two weeks separate the last round of matches with matchday eight in England's top division.

Some sides will be unhappy as it slows down their momentum, while some out-of-form teams will see it as a time to recoup and put in the hours on the training ground.

Meanwhile, injured players will see it as more recovery time, missing less games. It means a number of stars are set for comebacks when the Premier League returns on October 15.

talkSPORT has taken a look at the lengthy list of footballers that could be set to return to action, according to PhysioRoom.com, ranking 16 which will provide a welcome boost for their respective teams.

Click the right arrow, above, to see who could be about to return and whose return is the most significant, from least to most...