Premier League clubs are hopeful their players will be available this weekend despite four nations triggering a rule to prevent them from playing.
Players who did not travel after being called up by Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay and Chile have been banned for five days under Fifa regulations.
Officials are in talks with Fifa to try and find a way round the issue.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Leeds, Chelsea, Wolves, Newcastle and Watford are affected.
Eight players from five clubs have been affected by Brazil’s decision alone, which follows a similar move by Mexico, Paraguay and Chile last week.
Brazil invoked the bans after the Premier League stopped players from appearing for their country if it meant travel to red list countries.
Players travelling to red list countries would have had to miss several games on their return because of the 10-day isolation period required under UK rules.
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