The Liverpool squad could be forgiven for feeling a little bit sorry for themselves heading into the October international break. Enduring a week to forget prior to the latest window, the Reds fell to three successive defeats against Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.

With both domestic losses coming courtesy of stoppage-time winners, it was a bitter pill to swallow for Arne Slot’s side as the reigning Premier League champions surrendered top spot in the table to Arsenal.

Yet it seems that a change could be as good as a break for the majority of Slot’s ranks, with no less than 15 of his senior stars called up for international duty.

OPINION

They have all been in good spirits too, judging by the various pictures and videos shared by their respective national sides, as the Liverpool contingent...