Liverpool are once again heavily represented in the latest international break, much like they were in the summer.
Arne Slot will undoubtedly be frustrated at the long list of Liverpool players currently away on international duty.
Nations League matches and World Cup qualification are among the current international events that have disrupted the new club season.
Slot is undoubtedly enjoying life at Liverpool, with the Dutchman having guided the Reds to three wins from three.
He will be eager to keep that momentum going for as long as possible, with the boss not wanting any players returning to Anfield injured.
Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher shines for Ireland vs England
Slot will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on many of his international players throughout the break, and he will be delighted at how one has just performed on the big stage.
Deputy goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has played second fiddle to Alisson in the early stages of the season, but he continues to be key for the Republic of Ireland.
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And that doesn’t look like changing anytime soon after Irish national media praised the player for his efforts as Ireland lost 2-0 to England in their Nations League match.
The Irish Independent gave Kelleher a 7/10 rating, writing: “Ireland’s standout player. Could do nothing for the two concessions but made some superb stops to deny Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, as well as Jarrod Bowen and Bukayo Saka late on.”
The Irish Mirror was also impressed, handing the goalkeeper an 8/10 rating, saying: “Made two superb stops from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane and was well equipped to deal with England’s whipped crosses.”
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Kelleher is ‘frustrated’ at Liverpool, with the 25-year-old having seemingly come close to an Anfield exit in the summer.
That was perhaps the best move for the goalkeeper at this stage of his career, both for his club level and national team ambitions.
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Liverpool were open to selling Kelleher for £25million in the summer transfer window, but he has remained at Anfield and will continue to challenge Alisson for the number one jersey.
Alisson does, however, look very likely to keep his starting role for the season, with Kelleher expected to fill in in the likes of the League Cup and FA Cup.
Slot could, however, also be tempted to hand the Ireland star minutes in the Champions League, such were his impressive displays when deputising for Alisson under Jurgen Klopp.
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