The 2024 Olympics in Paris are just around the corner and a number of star-studded names from the Premier League are travelling to the French capital with the mission of helping their nation achieve Gold in an historic event. The Games only come around once every four years, and due to the age limit applied in the men's tournament, top-flight clubs don't often suffer too badly.
In Paris, only footballers born on or after January 1, 2001 are eligible to play in the tournament, with the games allowing each nation just three exceptions to the rule per squad.
This means that a few star-studded Premier League names will represent their nations at the tournament in Paris, which comes as a blow to a few team’s with the Games clashing with the start of the new Premier League season.
Here NationalWorld takes a look at the nine players competing at the Olympics and some of the stars at risk of missing their team’s first few league matches.
5. Boubacar Traore - Wolves
Representing Mali at this year's Olympics. | Wolves via Getty Images
6. Julio Enciso - Brighton
Julio Enciso returns from a long-term injury to represent Paraguay. | Getty Images
7. Enso Gonzalez - Wolves
Enso Gonzalez will also represent Paraguay this summer. | Wolves via Getty Images
8. Alex Paulsen - Bournemouth
The Bournemouth back-up goalkeeper will represent New Zealand. | Getty Images