Heartbreak and late drama - the 13 Liverpool players who have already qualified for the World Cup

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A look at the Liverpool players who, if selected by their international managers, have already booked their places at next year's World CupIt’s been an important international break for Liverpool’s European players as World Cup qualification reached its climax. Assuming they remain fit, the Liverpool quartet would all expect to be selected for the final squad next summer.France – Ibrahima Konate & Hugo EkitikeFrance’s 4-0 win against Ukraine saw them confirm their World Cup place last week, with Hugo Ekitike getting on the scoresheet for Les Blues for the first time.

Although a new face around the French camp, the 23-year-old has put himself in pole position for a World Cup place following his start to life in Liverpool.As for Ibrahima Konate, the only question mark around him will be whether he’s a Liverpool player when he represents France in June.Germany – Florian WirtzThe Liverpool man made headlines with two fantastic assists as Germany confirmed their World Cup spot with a 6-0 win against Slovakia on Monday night. Despite a tough start to life on Merseyside there’s no doubt the 22-year-old will one of Germany’s main men next summer.England – Curtis Jones?The Three Lions qualified with ease back in October, however there’s a real chance that come June there’s no Liverpool players in England’s final World Cup squad for the first time since 1986.

Curtis Jones will still be hopeful of a call up, but having been excluded from all three of Thomas Tuchel’s squads this season, it’s looking increasingly unlikely.Egypt - Mohamed SalahLiverpool’s main man will play at his second World Cup next summer having helped his country confirm their place last month. The midfielder will no doubt make Japan’s final squad, but his lack of minutes for Liverpool could mean the 32-year-old has a reduced role by the time the tournament comes around next summer.---For three Liverpool players their World Cup fate will be decided in March during the European World Cup play-offs.