Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Wednesday, November 16.
Jurgen Klopp handed Liverpool boost despite six players set to miss training
With the domestic schedule returning to some semblance of normality post-World Cup and no major tournaments over the summer, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will rest easy over the summer knowing his players can too.
Barring the standard two international fixtures taking place in the June break, the majority of Klopp’s senior squad will be free to enjoy a full summer break before reporting back to the AXA Training Centre at the start of pre-season. A stark contrast and welcome change to the recent staggered starts the Reds have grown accustomed to.
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However, a plethora of youth international tournaments could leave Liverpool without a handful of first team players, with it also perhaps limiting the number of youngsters free to link up with Klopp’s senior squad in pre-season. The 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championships are scheduled to take place in Romania and Georgia between June 21 and July 8, with Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones both highly likely to represent England at the tournament.
Fabio Carvalho could also be called up by U21s manager Lee Carsley after informing Portugal Under-21s he no longer wishes to represent them, having represented the young Lions in earlier age groups.
Kieran Trippier makes 'unbelievable' Jude Bellingham claim amid Liverpool transfer links
Kieran Trippier believes that Liverpool target Jude Bellingham is 'world class' as the midfielder gets set to star for England in the World Cup.
Bellingham has become a shoo-in to start alongside Declan Rice in Qatar, following an outstanding first-half of his club season with Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old has scored nine goals so far this campaign, including four from five Champions League appearances in which he has captained his side on occasions.
The teenager joined up with his England teammates - including Liverpool pair Jordan Henderson and Trent Alexander-Arnold - at the start of this week as they prepare to head to Qatar. Since the Three Lions last met for a couple of Nations League matches against Italy and Germany, Bellingham's market value has sky-rocketed and the teenager has arguably become the most in-demand player in the world.
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