Liverpool’s squad will once again be scattered across the globe as the November international break kicks off — and it’s set to be a busy one.
With World Cup qualifiers, friendlies, and youth tournaments all on the calendar, 17 first-team players will represent their nations over the next week.
Some of Arne Slot’s men have been in fine form, but the manager will now be keeping his fingers crossed that all return fit. Injuries have already ruled out several key players, including Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni, and Jeremie Frimpong.
Meanwhile, the likes of Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez, and Federico Chiesa have reportedly been left out of their national team squads this time.
Liverpool stars on International duty
It’s a full house for many of Liverpool’s regulars. Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo will lead the Netherlands in their crucial qualifiers.
Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike join up with France, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez aim to push Hungary over the qualification line.
Mohamed Salah heads to Dubai for Egypt’s training camp, and Alexis Mac Allister travels with Argentina for a friendly against Angola. Japan captain Wataru Endo also joins his country for matches against Ghana and Bolivia.
At youth level, the Reds’ young stars are also getting international experience — a clear sign of the club’s growing depth under Slot.
Who’s missing — and why it matters
While most of Liverpool’s stars are away, some key absentees raise eyebrows. Alisson’s injury keeps him sidelined, leaving Brazil fans disappointed.
Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong are also recovering from knocks, adding to Liverpool’s growing fitness concerns before the festive fixture pile-up.
For others like Jones, Gomez, and Chiesa, it’s reportedly a case of form or selection preference. Still, Liverpool fans will quietly welcome the idea of their midfielders getting a well-earned rest.
All Liverpool players called up – November international break
| Player | Country | Competition/Fixture Type | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil van Dijk | Netherlands | World Cup Qualifiers (vs Poland, Lithuania) | Nov 14 & 17 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Netherlands | World Cup Qualifiers | Nov 14 & 17 |
| Cody Gakpo | Netherlands | World Cup Qualifiers | Nov 14 & 17 |
| Ibrahima Konate | France | Euro Qualifiers (vs Ukraine, Azerbaijan) | Nov 13 & 16 |
| Hugo Ekitike | France | Euro Qualifiers | Nov 13 & 16 |
| Andy Robertson | Scotland | Euro Qualifiers (vs Greece, Denmark) | Nov 15 & 18 |
| Conor Bradley | Northern Ireland | Euro Qualifiers (vs Slovakia, Luxembourg) | Nov 14 & 17 |
| Florian Wirtz | Germany | Euro Qualifiers (vs Luxembourg, Slovakia) | Nov 14 & 17 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | Georgia | Euro Qualifiers (vs Spain, Bulgaria) | Nov 15 & 18 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Hungary | Euro Qualifiers (vs Armenia, Ireland) | Nov 13 & 16 |
| Milos Kerkez | Hungary | Euro Qualifiers | Nov 13 & 16 |
| Wataru Endo | Japan | Friendlies (vs Ghana, Bolivia) | Nov 14 & 18 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Argentina | Friendly (vs Angola) | Nov 14 |
| Mohamed Salah | Egypt | Training camp (vs Uzbekistan) | Nov 14 |
| Alexander Isak | Sweden | Euro Qualifiers (vs Switzerland, Slovenia) | Nov 15 & 18 |
| Trey Nyoni | England U19 | Euro U19 Qualifiers (vs Lithuania, Latvia, Scotland) | Nov 12–18 |
| Rio Ngumoha | England U19 | Euro U19 Qualifiers | Nov 12–18 |
Injuries and omissions
Injured: Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Stefan Bajcetic, Lewis Danns
Not selected: Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez, Federico Chiesa, Freddie Woodman, Vitezslav Jaros
Liverpool fans will be watching closely as stars take to the field for their nations. The Reds will hope for no injury scares — because when the internationals end, the Premier League title race resumes.