After Cody Gakpo, Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez picked up knocks during the FA Cup clash with Manchester United, Liverpool will hope that any knocks can be managed during the international break.
Ibrahima Konaté has joined up with the France national team and will be assessed after he missed the last couple of Liverpool matches. The defender limped off in the Europa League against Sparta Prague.
But Núñez has withdrawn from going to play for Uruguay after feeling something in his hamstring at Old Trafford. Jürgen Klopp said post-match that the striker had some 'physical issues' and the decision is believed to be precautionary.
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Uruguay is set to play a couple of friendly matches including against Ivory Coast but there is no point in Núñez over-exerting himself in those fixtures. He has played a lot of football lately and will need to get through even more before the season is out.
Elsewhere, Gakpo and Díaz are expected to go on international duty but Liverpool will be keen to see them managed carefully. Klopp admitted that some of his stars will need their minutes limiting but that is out of the Reds' hands.
Mohamed Salah has not gone away with Egypt as he continues to build sharpness after his injury return while Dominik Szoboszlai could use Hungary's two games to get some match fitness after a spell on the sidelines. For Szoboszlai, the international break could be useful for building up his rhythm again.
When Liverpool returns to action in the Premier League on the final day of the month against Brighton, Klopp should have Curtis Jones back available again after his latest injury setback. The England U21 midfielder would have been in line to make a senior debut for his country had he not picked up an issue.
Klopp said that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota have a chance of being back the week after Jones and therefore they could be involved by the time Liverpool goes to Old Trafford again on April 7 to play Manchester United. There is no update or timeline yet on when Alisson Becker or Thiago Alcântara might be back but Stefan Bajčetić is not too far away.
Liverpool.com says: It would be massive for the Reds to have even one player back from injury given the extent of the issues that Klopp has managed to overcome in recent weeks. The Manchester United game was one match too far to be able to cope but there are plenty of fixtures still to come once the internationals are out of the way.
In a dramatic showdown at Old Trafford, Manchester United edged out Liverpool with a 4-3 victory, securing its spot in the FA Cup semi-finals. The match reached its climax when Amad Diallo netted the decisive goal in the final moments of extra time.
The euphoria of his 120th-minute strike was tempered slightly, however, as his celebration — removing his shirt in the heat of the moment — led to a second yellow card and his subsequent dismissal from the game. Bruno Fernandes, the Manchester United midfielder, has since voiced his opinion on the matter, suggesting a re-evaluation of the rules surrounding goal celebrations.
He believes players should be granted the liberty to celebrate significant moments without the fear of reprimand, provided they maintain respect for their opponents. Fernandes praised Amad's dedication and performance, acknowledging the young Ivorian's journey from injury struggles to scoring crucial goals for Erik ten Hag's squad.
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"He deserves it," Fernandes said. "Unfortunately, he got sent off, but it’s part of the moment and part of being young. This moment has to be enjoyed and I think it’s one of the rules football has to change. Because you should be able to celebrate the goal, obviously with respect to other clubs, to enjoy your moment."
Despite being sidelined by injuries and facing stiff competition for playing time, Amad has demonstrated resilience and skill when given the opportunity. Ten Hag himself expressed satisfaction with both Amad's contributions and those of other substitutes who have faced similar challenges this season. Antony, another player grappling with adversity, was also highlighted by the Dutch coach for his equalizing goal and unwavering spirit.
Liverpool will reflect on the match as a missed opportunity. The Reds had several chances to kill the tie when they were ahead twice but failed to extend their lead beyond one goal and then paid the price. Amad's finish was a good one but Liverpool leaving Conor Bradley back to defend against two players on his own was a major risk that backfired.
Liverpool.com says: The FA Cup was the lowest of the priorities for Liverpool but that is not to say that it wasn't a disappointment for the Reds to go out. As for the red card, perhaps the rules could be changed. The referee had no choice but to show the second yellow when Amad's shirt came off but it does seem a bit of a daft thing to have to implement.
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