Shaq's problem

[Modo]

Is that allowed, to opt out of a international duty?

Depends on the national team manager. Zlatan used to do it.
Matip basically said no. So I guess a player can refuse.

 

[dee]

He's a bit like Giggs for them isn't he? Their best player that is!

So they are hardly likely to ban him

 

[moron]

Is he depressed due to no playing time at Liverpool ?

 

[Skullflower]

Is he depressed due to no playing time at Liverpool ?

Yep. His ESA claim got rejected though cos he was over the savings threshold.

 

[FoxForceFive]

Suggests to me (reading between the lines), that Klopp has answered his plea to get more games with "Impress me in training & you'll get more time on the pitch".

 

[Modo]

You're in trouble when Lallana gets picked ahead of you.

 

[Hyena]

Suggests to me (reading between the lines), that Klopp has answered his plea to get more games with "Impress me in training & you'll get more time on the pitch".

At least he seems determined to do something about it

 

[Dreambeliever]

Do or die today

 

[FoxForceFive]

Do or die today

I know Klopp can be ruthless, but not sure he'll kill him like.

 

[Hyena]

Do or die today

Is he getting a chance today?

 

[Squiggles]

There's clearly an issue with training or general attitude. He couldn't have done much more for us in the time he's had on the pitch.

He has given possession away cheaply during matches he's started, but that's the only criticism I can really find for him. Hopefully he gets more minutes this season because he can provide the killer balls and shots from distance that we sometimes lack.