Following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City, which sent the Reds eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, it’s time for an international break.
Numerous players have been called up for action, as they look to impress for their respective countries.
Jordan Henderson, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander Arnold have been selected by Gareth Southgate to represent England for their set of Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic (October 11th) and Bulgaria (October 14th).
Roberto Firmino and Fabinho will represent Brazil in two friendlies against Senegal and Nigeria – Alisson misses out, having just returned from injury.
Sadio Mane may play against his teammates, with the 27-year-old called up to represent Senegal in their aforementioned friendly against Brazil.
Virgil van Dijk and Gini Wijnaldum have been selected for the Netherlands in their Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Northern Ireland, while Dejan Lovren will play for Croatia against Hungary and Wales.
Andy Robertson will captain Scotland this month, as they take on Russia and San Marino. He will be hoping for a couple of improved performances.
Meanwhile, Belgium have selected Divock Origi in their squad, ahead of games against San Marino and Kazakhstan.
Liam Millar, who is on loan at Kilmarnock, has again been called up by the senior Canada side for their CONCACAF Nations League match against the USA on October 15th.
Harry Wilson, on loan at Bournemouth this season, has been called up by Ryan Giggs to play in their qualifying matches against Slovakia and Croatia – Ben Woodburn misses out through injury.
Rhian Brewster has been selected by the England under-21 side to face Slovenia in a friendly and Austria in a qualifying match, while Caoimhin Kelleher will star for Republic of Ireland U21s against Italy and Iceland.
Current Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Kamil Grabara will keep his place in goal for Poland’s U21 side when they face Russia and Serbia in their qualifying matches.
Curtis Jones will represent England’s U19 side in friendlies against France and Belgium this month – fellow Liverpool youngster Rhys Williams has also been selected.
Sepp van den Berg has already played once for the Netherlands under-19s this week, scoring in a 5-0 win over Moldova, and he will feature again when they face Latvia on Friday.
Finally, Harvey Elliot will play against Germany and Spain for England under-17s.
