Liverpool ace Jeremie Frimpong brands Tottenham star 'sore loser' on training ground

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And with several of his Liverpool team-mates also set to play over the next few days,Express Sport takes a look at how Liverpool's internationals are getting on during the break...Frimpong tells 'sore loser' Spurs star to 'have respect'Whilst Jeremie Frimpong may not have enjoyed the most promising beginning to his Liverpool career on the field, his influence away from it cannot be questioned. Why did he kick the ball away?" Addressing Simons directly, he then declared: "Hey, have respect, have respect bro!"Both Frimpong and Simons will be candidates to feature on the right flank for the Netherlands when they face Malta in their upcoming World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening, before welcoming Finland on Sunday.Ekitike creates a stir to impress two-time World Cup winnerHugo Ekitike has made a brilliant start to his Liverpool journey, netting five times in his opening 10 appearances, and will be eager to carry such momentum into the international period with France.The forward earned his maiden cap and second appearance for his nation - both coming off the bench - during the previous break, but might be set for a first start this time round.The 23-year-old has been given the number nine jersey, and with Kylian Mbappe facing fitness concerns, plus several of France's regular attacking choices missing the squad due to their own injuries, Ekitike stands as at least a candidate for a more significant role on this occasion.He has certainly boosted his chances during training sessions too, as he continues to catch the eye of boss Didier Deschamps - with the Frenchman amongst just three individuals to have claimed the World Cup as both player and coach.The France national team shared footage of a finishing drill on their social media platforms, with Ekitike spotted finding the net with efforts from both his right and left foot.And his clinical display drew admiration from Deschamps, as the two-time World Cup champion could be heard declaring: "Oh yes, that's what happens when you're two-footed!"Hugo Ekitike caught the eye during a France training session with his finishing (Image: Getty Images)France welcome Azerbaijan in their next World Cup qualifier on Friday before making the trip to Iceland on Monday.Konate moves closer to fitness comeback Despite suffering a quad injury during Liverpool's loss to Chelsea, Ibrahima Konate remains with the French squad, suggesting the issue is minor.The centre-back has been spotted training, although he has also been seen working individually alongside Mbappe as France cautiously manage the pair.L'Equipe reports that both players trained "without any apparent discomfort at the start of the session" during France's latest Wednesday session, before proceeding with their individual training.While it's uncertain whether Konate will be fit to play against Azerbaijan on Friday, Liverpool can take comfort in the fact that his injury sustained at Stamford Bridge was not severe.Salah breaks records and ends social media 'silence'During Liverpool's Premier League title charge last season, a post-match selfie from Mohamed Salah was a common sight.

With the Reds suffering three consecutive losses, his last social media post was following Slot's team's Merseyside derby victory against Everton.However, that 'silence' was broken when Salah made history, helping Egypt secure their spot in the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday evening.The striker netted twice in a 3-0 win against Djibouti, first with a clever finish in a one-on-one situation in the first half, and then by lobbing the goalkeeper with a first-time volley late in the second half after being played in behind the defence.These goals propelled Salah to become Africa's all-time leading scorer in World Cup qualification, with his tally now at 20, moving him two ahead of Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o and Islam Slimani. Trending Conor Bradley's Northern Ireland face Florian Wirtz's Germany (Image: Getty)The 33-year-old is now poised to participate in his second World Cup, having also scored the goal that secured Egypt's place in the 2018 finals in Russia.Despite Sergio Ramos hindering his performance in that year's tournament, Salah will be aiming to overcome those past setbacks as Egypt gear up for what will be only their fourth-ever appearance at the World Cup.Understandably, the Pharaohs were ecstatic after the final whistle.

Salah even ended his social media 'silence', sharing a picture of the squad celebrating in the dressing room, accompanied by a heart emoji.Bradley vs Wirtz round IIConor Bradley is set to face off against his Liverpool colleague Florian Wirtz in Northern Ireland's second match of the October international break, when they welcome Germany on Monday.In the previous encounter between the two nations, Wirtz emerged victorious, netting a spectacular free-kick as Germany claimed a 3-1 victory.Before their clash with Germany, Northern Ireland will first play host to Slovakia on Friday. Germany are a top team and not many sides have beaten them in the last few years."Slovakia are a very good team with good players, but we have some good players too, so we're looking forward to it." Read next Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.