As the Premier League takes a brief pause, Liverpool will see 17 first-team players depart for international duty in the club break across the globe.
This international break comes at a pivotal moment for the Reds, providing a valuable opportunity to reset following their disappointing Carabao Cup final defeat to Newcastle and Champions League elimination.
With Liverpool holding a commanding 15-point lead at the Premier League summit, this period away from club duties could offer players a chance to refresh mentally before returning for the final title push.
Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah – England
England v Albania – Friday March 21, 7:45pm (World Cup qualifier) *all times are UK.
England v Latvia – Monday March 24, 7:45pm (World Cup qualifier)
Curtis Jones and Jarell Quansah have received call-ups to the senior England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
For 23-year-old Jones, this represents an opportunity to build on his growing reputation after establishing himself as somewhat of a regular in Liverpool’s midfield this season.
Quansah, meanwhile, continues his meteoric rise, having gone from academy prospect to England international in just 18 months. Both players will be keen to impress Tuchel as he begins his tenure with relatively straightforward World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
Mohamed Salah – Egypt
Ethiopia v Egypt – Friday March 21, 9pm (World Cup qualifier)
Egypt v Sierra Leone – Tuesday March 25, 7pm (World Cup qualifier)
Liverpool’s talisman heads to Africa for Egypt’s World Cup qualifying campaign. These fixtures against Ethiopia and Sierra Leone should provide ideal conditions for him to build confidence before returning to Anfield.
Egypt currently sits second in their qualifying group and will be heavily reliant on their captain to deliver as they aim to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup.
Wataru Endo – Japan
Japan v Bahrain – Thursday March 20, 10:35am (World Cup qualifier)
Japan v Saudi Arabia – Tuesday March 25, 10:35am (World Cup qualifier)
Endo will captain Japan in World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The midfielder, who has seen his Liverpool playing time limited recently, will welcome the opportunity for consistent minutes.
Many believed he should have started the Carabao Cup final to help with the physicality of Newcastle’s midfield.
Japan’s solid position atop their qualifying group allows some breathing room, but victories in these home fixtures would put them in an excellent position to reach another World Cup finals.
Andy Robertson – Scotland
Greece v Scotland – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Scotland v Greece – Sunday March 23, 5pm (UEFA Nations League)
Robertson leads Scotland into a Nations League double-header against Greece. The Liverpool left-back has been a consistent performer for his club this season and will be instrumental as Steve Clarke’s side aims to continue repairs from their disappointing Euro 2024 group stage exit last summer.
These fixtures represent the beginning of Scotland’s preparations for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Kostas Tsimikas – Greece
Greece v Scotland – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Scotland v Greece – Sunday March 23, 5pm (UEFA Nations League)
Tsimikas will line up against his Liverpool teammate Robertson in both fixtures. The Greek defender has been limited to a backup role at Anfield this season but remains a key figure for his national team.
These matches offer Tsimikas valuable game time ahead of the final push for the Premier League title in May.
Ibrahima Konate – France
Croatia v France – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
France v Croatia – Sunday March 23, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Konate joins a French squad looking to rebuild after their Euro 2024 semi-final exit. The defender has been in excellent form for Liverpool this season and will hope to cement his place in Didier Deschamps’ plans.
The back-to-back fixtures against Croatia for the UEFA Nations quarterfinal represent challenging tests against world-class opposition.
Caoimhin Kelleher – Republic of Ireland
Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria – Sunday March 23, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Amid increasing speculation about his Liverpool future, Kelleher joins Ireland for their Nations League campaign. With rumors of a £30 million summer transfer intensifying, these fixtures provide another opportunity for Kelleher to demonstrate why he deserves to be a starting goalkeeper at club level.
His performances for Liverpool when deputizing for Alisson have been exceptional, and he will likely start both matches for Ireland.
Diogo Jota – Portugal
Denmark v Portugal – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Portugal v Denmark – Sunday March 23, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Jota returns to the Portugal squad for a Nations League quarter-final match-up vs Denmark.
With Cristiano Ronaldo still in the picture, Jota faces competition for starting spots but his versatility across the forward line makes him a valuable asset.
Dominik Szoboszlai – Hungary
Turkey v Hungary – Thursday March 20, 5pm (UEFA Nations League)
Hungary v Turkey – Sunday March 23, 5pm (UEFA Nations League)
Hungary’s captain continues to shoulder immense responsibility for his national team. After a period of inconsistent form at Liverpool, these fixtures offer Szoboszlai a chance to rediscover his confidence.
Luis Diaz – Colombia
Brazil v Colombia – Friday March 21, 12:45am (World Cup qualifier)
Colombia v Paraguay – Wednesday March 26, 12am (World Cup qualifier)
Diaz joins a Colombia side riding high in World Cup qualifying, currently sitting second in the South American standings.
The winger has endured a challenging turn of the year at Liverpool with just one goal in 18 appearances in 2025, but his performances for his country have been good this season.
The high-profile clash with Brazil offers Diaz a platform to remind everyone of his considerable talents.
Alexis Mac Allister – Argentina
Uruguay v Argentina – Friday March 21, 11:30pm (World Cup qualifier)
Argentina v Brazil – Wednesday March 26, 12am (World Cup qualifier)
Liverpool’s midfield orchestrator faces two heavyweight South American clashes. Mac Allister has been exceptional for the Reds this season, and his importance to world champions Argentina continues to grow.
The marquee fixture against Brazil next Wednesday promises to be one of the highlights of the international break, with Mac Allister expected to play a central role.
With no Lionel Messi in the side, Liverpool’s N.10 will likely be relied on by manager Lionel Scaloni.
Darwin Nunez – Uruguay
Uruguay v Argentina – Friday March 21, 11:30pm (World Cup qualifier)
Bolivia v Uruguay – Tuesday March 25, 8pm (World Cup qualifier)
Nunez will first face his Liverpool teammate Mac Allister in Uruguay’s clash with Argentina before traveling to the challenging altitude of Bolivia.
The striker has shown flashes of brilliance for Liverpool this season without fully establishing himself as an undisputed starter.
Hopefully Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa will place trust in Nunez, who will be hoping to build momentum ahead of Liverpool’s title run-in.
Lewis Koumas – Wales
Wales v Kazakhstan – Saturday March 22, 7:45pm (World Cup qualifier)
North Macedonia v Wales – Tuesday March 25, 7:45pm (World Cup qualifier)
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder received his first senior Wales call-up back in September.
Son of former Wales international Jason Koumas, Lewis has impressed for Stoke City on loan this season and now has the opportunity to make his mark on the international stage.
Wales begin their quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup with fixtures that new manager Craig Bellamy will target for maximum points.
Virgil Van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, and Gravenberch – Netherlands
Netherlands v Spain – Thursday March 20, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Spain v Netherlands – Sunday March 23, 7:45pm (UEFA Nations League)
Liverpool’s Dutch contingent faces the toughest fixtures of the international break with back-to-back matches against Euro 2024 champions Spain in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
Ronald Koeman has commented on Virgil van Dijk’s contract situation while on international duty.
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