Later this week, when Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones report for preseason training, the Reds will benefit.
Liverpool and his squad had jetted off to Germany over the weekend as they continued preparations for the first pre-season fixture against Karlsruher SC later today.
They were without the young duo, due to the fact they had been granted extended leave for their heroics that helped England lift the Under-21 European Championship trophy for the first time in 39 years earlier this month.
Even though they will miss the action tonight, they should be in line to get their first minutes in the tank in Liverpool’s second pre-season friendly on Monday
Jones started five of six games in the U21 competition for England, and was named man of the match in both the semi-final win over Israel and the final. Elliott, meanwhile, made made four outings from the bench and scored a fine individual goal when starting the group stage win over Germany
And the performance of both Liverpool players has earned the praise of England U21s coach Lee Carsley, who expects them to again challenge for a place in the Reds midfield despite the extra competition from new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai
Carsley told BBC Radio Merseyside: “Curtis is a player that I’ve really enjoyed working with. He’s got such personality, he’s technically excellent, physically he’s outstanding.
“Curtis will be one of the best players at that age that I’ve worked with, I’ve been lucky to work with, because he’s got a lot of potential. I’d love to see him really kick on at Liverpool and really get a place in that team and show people what he can do.
“The same with Harvey as well. Harvey’s got so much potential. He’s got another campaign in him at this age, so he’s been a player that’s been so important. You think about his goal against Germany, running the length of the pitch and scoring. Another player that I really love working with.”
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