With a number of Premier League clubs having to wait more than a week before returning to action, some of the division’s stars are enjoying a much-needed winter break.
Following a series of clustered matches in December, the top-flight fixtures have been spread over last weekend and this weekend to allow for the completion of FA Cup or Carabao Cup matches, warm weather training and in some cases time off.
With more than 10 days until the next match, Mauricio Pochettino gave his side a three-day holiday following their narrow win over west London rivals Fulham on Saturday.
Not back in action until Tuesday, January 23, when they play the second leg of the League Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge, the Blues wasted no time in traveling to exotic locations in an attempt to make the most of their time off. to fetch. .
Both Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk opted for trips to the mountains, with the World Cup winner opting for the Swiss resort of St. Mortiz.
Enzo Fernandez made the most of Chelsea’s three-day holiday with a visit to the Swiss ski resort of St. Moritz this weekend
His teammate Mykhailo Mudryk also traveled to the mountains during the winter break
Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle opted for a trip to Paris with his family and pregnant wife Ana
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The 22-year-old traveled with his partner Valentina Cervantes and took full advantage of the clear blue sky to pose for photos against the snowy backdrop.
Ukrainian winger Mudryk also opted for snow over sand, but wasted no time in revealing his location on Instagram.
Pochettino will hope that both players will heed the warning of Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer – who missed half the season with the German champions after breaking his leg in a skiing accident – and opt to retire during their not to participate in winter sports on outings.
However, teammate Noni Madueke decided to forgo a relaxing break and test himself in a private training camp in warm weather.
The World Cup winner with Argentina posed with his wife Valentina and shared photos of the snowy vistas
Noni Madueke, meanwhile, forced himself to do private training during his free time
Anthony Gordon flew to New York on Monday night to attend a Brooklyn Nets game
The England youngster, who won the European Under-21 Championships with teammate Cole Palmer last summer, posted a photo to his Instagram Stories with the caption “expensive pain” as he caught his breath amid training exercises.
The 21-year-old has only recently gained Pochettino’s trust and appears to be doing his utmost to ensure he continues to gain regular playing time in all competitions.
But Madueke is almost alone in choosing business over pleasure during the short break, with Newcastle stars Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes both opting to take a city break rather than work on their form.
Former Everton prospect Gordon flew to New York during his time off and was pictured courtside attending a Brooklyn Nets match at the Barclay Centre.
Guimaraes – who has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain – posed under the Arc de Triomphe
The group also enjoyed dinner at the famous Parisian steakhouse Relais de l’Entrecote (left) and a trip to Disneyland Paris
But the 22-year-old was no talisman for the New York team, who lost 95-96 to the visiting Miami Heat on Monday evening.
In Paris, his teammate Guimaraes faced the frigid French temperatures in the French capital with family and friends, posing under the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in a minus two degree climate.
In addition to a trip to the iconic Parisian eatery Le Relais de l’Entrecote, the Guimaraes family also enjoyed a visit to Disneyland Paris.
The choice of destination may make Magpies fans a little nervous, as it is believed the player was expressly targeted by the city’s club, Paris Saint-Germain, during this January transfer window.
Instead of spending the time before Liverpool’s next tie on January 21 in arctic conditions, Alexis Mac Allister flew to Dubai for some winter sun.
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool opted for a spot of winter sun during a trip to Dubai last weekend
The midfielder grabbed a meal at a nearby beach club as he enjoyed his scarce time out of the league
The Argentina midfielder put thoughts of an upcoming midwinter trip to Bournemouth out of his mind as he strolled along the beach next to the five-star Jumeirah Beach Hotel and shared photos of himself dining at a nearby beach club.
Mac Allister head coach was particularly looking forward to the prospect of a winter break, saying after his win against Fulham last Monday that his English was ‘not good enough to express (his excitement)’ after a hectic December.