Liverpool international break latest as Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez struggle with Hungary, Jeremy Jacquet and Bradley Barcola star for France, while Ronald Araujo and Giorgi Mamardashvili also feature.
Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary looks dejected after during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Northern Ireland and Hungary
Dominik Szoboszlai featured for Hungary against Northern Ireland(Image: (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images))
The second of three weeks for the new and extended international break is underway, with Liverpool players jetting off across the world to represent their nations.
The Reds will be keeping a close eye on developments, with the team hoping that players will pick up some form during the break, while also staying injury-free.
Unfortunately for Andoni Iraola, some fitness concerns have arrived again, with both Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak withdrawing from their respective national team camps early due to injury concerns.
For much of Monday's action, however, there were fewer worries to be had about Liverpool's fitness in the squad. Six first-team stars featured, with some mixed results across the board.
So, with that said, here's a look at the latest Liverpool international roundup.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez (Hungary)
Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary competes for the ball with Trai Hume of Northern Ireland during the UEFA Nations League match at Windsor Park in Belfast, on September 28, 2026. (Photo by Robert Szaniszlo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Something hasn't quite clicked into place for the Hungarian national team since failing to qualify for the World Cup in the summer. The side fell to defeat against Ukraine in the first match of the UEFA Nations League, before taking on Northern Ireland.
Liverpool duo Dominik Szoboszlai and Milos Kerkez started the game, but faced struggles in being able to break down the opposition on the night.
The match ended with a scoreless draw, leaving the side with one point after two games, and work to be done to finish positively in the UEFA Nations League.
Jeremy Jacquet and Bradley Barcola (France)
France's defender #22 Jeremy Jacquet (C) fights for the ball with Belgium's midfielder #20 Hans Vanaken (R) during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 football match between Belgium and France at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on September 28, 2026. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP via Getty Images)
After both Liverpool stars missed out on starting France's previous clash against Turkiye, the pairing of Jeremy Jacquet and Bradley Barcola featured for the national team against Belgium.
The former was handed his senior debut in the process, and looked at his usual best for the team, sitting in a backline pairing alongside Chelsea's Maxence Lacroix.
The two defenders helped Les Bleus earn a clean sheet. In the forward ranks, Barcola was impressive, even though he couldn't quite unlock the Belgium defence in the 77 minutes he was on the pitch.
While he didn't quite make a telling contribution in terms of the result, the Liverpool ace will feel aggrieved he wasn't awarded a penalty for a clear push from Nathan Ngoy in the box in the first half. After being substituted, Michael Olise had the telling touch with a goal in the final few minutes.
Ronald Araujo (Uruguay)
Ronald Araujo of Uruguay and Kuryu Matsuki of Japan com during the international friendly match between Japan and Uruguay at Q&A Stadium Miyagi
Ronald Araujo featured for Uruguay against Japan(Image: (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images))
After a frustrating World Cup campaign, Uruguay bounced back in friendly action over the international break, registering a 4-1 win over South Korea.
Liverpool loanee Ronald Araujo played the full game, while former star Darwin Nunez managed to get himself on the scoresheet twice during the historic victory.
Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia)
Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili started for Georgia and kept a clean sheet in its win over Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League.
The shot-stopper had to make two saves, both from distance, as his side ended up drawing 0-0 to pick up a first point in this year's competition.