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<\/p>\nThree of Liverpool’s players were involved again during the international break on Sunday, with former Reds winger Luis Diaz coming up against two of his old teammates<\/p>\n
James Findlater Content Editor<\/p>\n
22:03, 29 Mar 2026<\/p>\n
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Luis Diaz started for Colombia as Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike were rested for France(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The end of the international break is nearing, with players set to be returning to Liverpool in the coming days ahead of what will be a crucial couple of months.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot<\/a> will of course be keeping his fingers crossed that all of his stars involved over the break will come back unscathed<\/a>, with the Reds set to return to action with an FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on April 4 before traveling to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n Three Liverpool players were involved in the latest round of games on Sunday, and Slot will no doubt be pleased with what he saw.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool promise after returning for legends game vs Dortmund<\/a>READ MORE: Liverpool Legends game halted as Diogo Jota tribute brings Thiago to tears<\/a><\/p>\n Here is the latest news on the international front for Liverpool’s players after Thursday’s games…<\/p>\n Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike<\/p>\n Having both started against Brazil just a few days ago, Sunday proved to be a much quieter day for Ibrahima Konate<\/a> and Hugo Ekitike<\/a> as France took on Colombia in Landover, Maryland.<\/p>\n The pair were both named on the bench as Didier Deschamps made wholesale changes to his side, naming more of an experimental team in a 3-1 win, with goals coming from Desire Doue (2) and Marcus Thuram for the 2018 world champions.<\/p>\n That could be good news for both Konate and Ekitike heading into this summer’s World Cup, with the duo seemingly in a good position to not only claim their spots in France’s squad, but also in the first-choice XI for the tournament.<\/p>\n Get LFC’s 2025\/26 season home and away kits<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> From $100<\/p>\n LFC.com<\/p>\n See the deal<\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool’s home and away strips for the 2025\/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.<\/p>\n Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com<\/a> or via the LFC Online Store<\/a> in both the US and across the world.<\/p>\n Ekitike did come off the bench just after the hour mark with his country already cruising to victory, and he did spurn a golden opportunity late on to make it 4-1, while also dragging a shot wide on the break during stoppage time.<\/p>\n Both he and Konate will now head back to Merseyside, with Slot no doubt happy to have seen them given a rest.<\/p>\n There was another familiar face for Liverpool fans in this game, with Luis Diaz<\/a> starting as usual in attack for Colombia, although it proved to be a frustrating day for the winger and his side.<\/p>\n Giorgi Mamardashvili<\/p>\n The only other Liverpool player involved in international action Sunday was Giorgi Mamardashvili<\/a>, and the goalkeeper got a much-needed confidence boost ahead of his return to Merseyside.<\/p>\n Having conceded twice on Thursday as Georgia threw away a 2-0 lead over Israel, Mamardashvili managed to keep a clean sheet in his second game as his country recorded a 2-0 win over Lithuania.<\/p>\n Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to continue deputizing for the injured Alisson Becker<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769324709_259_0_Liverpools-new-kit-at-the-re-opened-club-shop-at-AnfieldPic-Andrew-Teebay.jpg\"\/)
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