According to a recent report by the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool’s Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita aren’t scheduled to report back for international duty until November. This recent development will be a welcome bit of news for anyone associated with the Merseyside club.
Liverpool Trio Has No International Commitments Until November: Big Boost For The Reds?
There were fears at the start of the season that Salah, Mane and Keita might suffer from burnout at some point during this campaign. They were all heavily involved in the African Cup of Nations earlier this summer. However, the Reds have managed to cope well at the start of the Premier League season having already bagged the UEFA Super Cup. They are also sitting at the top of the league table after four gameweeks.
Even though Keita is currently sidelined with a hip problem, the Guinea international is expected to recover over the next few weeks and might be heavily involved during the winter months when fixtures come thick and fast in the English top-flight.
Both Salah and Mane have started this 2019-20 campaign on fire as they have both scored and created goals for the Merseyside outfit which has helped them maintain their 100% winning record in the top tier of England. Thus, having them available at Merseyside without the distraction of international football will be a big boost for Klopp’s men and their chances of success this term.
Why This Latest Development Could Be The Difference Between Success And Failure For Liverpool
With Liverpool set to compete across five different competitions after the international break, Klopp will need most of his senior players available so that he can bring more silverware to Anfield this season. Furthermore, the Reds have to find a way to keep their noses ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. With Salah, Mane and Keita unlikely to report back for international duty until at least November, they should have enough time to rest so that they can fire on all cylinders during the business end of this campaign.
Man City have already suffered two major injuries with Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane both spending time on the treatment table for a long time. Therefore, Liverpool might have an advantage in terms of injuries which could make a major difference at the end of this campaign. Klopp will need to manage his squad well so that every one of his first-team players are well-rested and well-prepared for the challenge that lies ahead.
With the Champions League also set to kick off later this month, having a healthy squad could be crucial in determining whether the European champions can defend their Champions League crown this season.
