The Premier League went to the first break this season for the games of the national teams. It’s great to hear that Liverpool has such a strong representation at the international level with 16 first team players receiving call-ups for internationals in September 2023. And that is excluding four players who have already pulled out.
Today is the last day of national team matches for Jurgen Klopp’s players who played for their countries during the September international break.
Gakpo and van Dijk – Netherlands, Tsimikas – Greece, Kelleher – Ireland
In the qualification for Euro 2024 in group B from the first minutes, Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo took to the field for the Netherlands, and Kostas Tsimikas for the Greece. Gakpo spent just over an hour on the field and scored the Orange’s second goal. Van Dijk and Tsimikas played all 90 minutes and received yellow cards.
Netherlands 3:0 Greece – September 7
The Netherlands against Ireland. Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo started, while Quivin Kelleher remained on the bench.
The Orange conceded goal from the penalty at the very beginning of the clash, after van Dijk played hand in the Dutch penalty area. Towards the middle of the first half, Gakpo scored a penalty kick and equalized the score.
Ireland 1:2 Netherlands – September 10
Goalkeeper Quivin Kelleher spent the game against France on the bench.
France 2:0 Ireland – September 7
Meanwhile, Greece left no chance for Gibraltar. Kostas Tsimikas, for unknown reasons, did not even make the squad.
Greece 5:0 Gibraltar – September 10
Robertson – Scotland
On the European continent, in the qualification for Euro 2024 in Group A, Scotland defeated Cyprus 3:0 away. Andy Robertson captained the team and played the full match. After five rounds, the Scots have 15 points – a 100% result.
But today there will be a fundamental confrontation with England. By the way, none of the representatives of the Reds represents the Three Lions team after Alexander-Arnold’s injury in the last match of the Premier League.
Cyprus 0:3 Scotland – September 8
Scotland x England – September 12
Szaboszlai – Hungary
Dominik Szoboszlai leads Hungary against Serbia and Czechia in the qualification for Euro 2024 in Group G. Midfielder played the full matches, but did not scored or assisted.
Serbia 1:2 Hungary – September 7
Hungary 1:1 Czechia – September 10
Jota – Portugal
In Group J of Euro 2024 qualification, Diogo Jota spent the game against Slovakia on the bench. However, in the game against Luxembourg, the Reds’ winger played the full match. Jota scored two goals and also provided an assist. By the way, in clash against Luxembourg, the Portuguese national team set a record for the goals (9 goals). Before that, they scored 8 several times.
Slovakia 0:1 Portugal – September 8
Portugal 9:0 Luxembourg – September 11
Salah – Egypt
Mo Salah did not even make the squad against Ethiopia in the qualification for Africa Cup of Nations. Salah is, however, only set to join Egypt for their second fixture of the break – a friendly against Tunisia.
Egypt 1:0 Ethiopia – September 8
Egypt х Tunisia – September 12
Endo – Japan
Japan plays 2 friendly matches against Germany and Turkey. In the first match, they defeated Germany, Wataru Endo played a full match with the captain’s armband. After the game, the head coach of the Germans, Hansy Flick, was fired.
Second game against Turkey today.
Germany 1:4 Japan – September 9
Japan х Turkey – September 12
Diaz – Colombia, Mac Allister – Argentina, Alisson – Brazil, Nunez – Uruguay
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup has started in South America.
Colombia beat Venezuela. Luis Diaz spent 88 minutes on the field without scoring. Second game against Chile tomorrow.
Colombia 1:0 Venezuela – September 8
Chile x Colombia – September 13
The Argentina team defeated Ecuador with the same score. Alexis Mac Allister played 77 minutes. Second game against Bolivia today.
Argentina 1:0 Ecuador – September 8
Bolivia x Argentina – September 12
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker spent the game with Bolivia on the bench, the net in this game was defended by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. However, the clash against Peru on September 12, and Alisson is rumored to be playing.
Brazil 5:1 Bolivia – September 9
Peru x Brazil – September 12
Uruguay faced Chile, with Darwin Nunez starting. The Liverpool forward had many chances to score, but limited himself to only two assists to Nicolas de la Cruz. Second game against Ecuador tomorrow.
Uruguay 3:1 Chile – September 9
Ecuador x Uruguay – September 13
Elliott – England U21, Doak – Scotland U21, Bajcetic – Spain U21
As part of the qualification for the Euro, the England U-21 team with Harvey Elliott in the squad beat Luxembourg with a score of 3:0. In the same tournament, Ben Doak played 77 minutes for Scotland’s youth team against Spain 0:1. Stefan Bajcetic remained in reserve in this match, but came on as a substitute in the second half against Malta. Where Spain defeated Malta 6:0.
Malta 0:6 Spain – September 8
Spain 1:0 Scotland – September 11
Luxembourg 0:3 England – September 11
The September international break officially runs from September 4 to September 12, with a maximum of two matches permitted at senior level. Adrian, Gomez, Matip, Jones, Gravenberch, Quansah remain with the club. Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Bradley and Thiago continue to recover from injuries.
