New Philippe Senderos injury infuriates Villa
Manager Paul Lambert has warned Aston Villa may spell out how to handle their international stars in the wake of defender Philippe Senderos' injury.
The frustrated Villa boss has been left with just two fit centre-backs ahead of Monday's visit of Southampton.
Senderos – who had just recovered from a thigh problem – returned to Villa from Switzerland duty after suffering a calf injury in training and is now sidelined for up to a month.
Jores Okore and Ciaran Clark are Villa's only fit recognised centre-backs and Lambert admitted the club will be extra vigilant, especially with Switzerland.
Lambert, who felt the Swiss had mismanaged his star, said: "We need to make people aware of things – if that's what's going to happen to your player.
"I think we will need to give them (Switzerland) information now. If you bring players in, you need to do your homework.
"We've had discussions, as a club, and are not happy. The medical people aren't happy, either. They'd known he was injured. They should have done their homework.
"I think they should have known he had not played for a month before and only played six minutes against West Ham."
