There was some surprise tonight as Hugo Ekitike and Ibrahima Konaté were both left out of the starting XI for France national football team in their friendly against Colombia national football team.
However, from a Liverpool point of view, this might actually be good news. With a huge run of important games coming up, including domestic fixtures and European matches, the last thing Liverpool need is more players returning from international duty exhausted or carrying injuries.
International breaks are always a worrying time for clubs, especially when key players are involved and playing heavy minutes. So seeing both Ekitike and Konaté potentially getting less game time — or even a full rest — could actually benefit Liverpool heading into a very important period of the season.
Fresh players could be crucial in the upcoming fixtures, especially with big games coming thick and fast. Sometimes not starting an international friendly is actually the best possible outcome for club managers and supporters.
So while the players themselves will always want to start and represent their country, Liverpool fans might quietly see this as very positive news.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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