Jake Livermore has been handed an extended break by West Brom to stop any mental burnout.
The midfielder was left out of the squad for Saturday's 0-0 draw against West Ham and has been excused from training until Thursday.
He will also miss Wednesday's Carabao Cup game against Manchester City on Wednesday as Albion aim to have him back for next week's trip to Arsenal.
The Baggies have taken the precaution after Livermore's England call-ups, he now has five caps, in the summer reduced his break.
"We had a chat with Jake at the beginning of the week," said boss Tony Pulis.