Liverpool international break news as Arne Slot handed triple boost and Luis Diaz frustrated
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCThree 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 teammatesLuis Diaz started for Colombia as Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike were rested for France(Image: Getty Images)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.Arne Slot will of course be keeping his fingers crossed that all of his stars involved over the break will come back unscathed, 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.Three Liverpool players were involved in the latest round of games on Sunday, and Slot will no doubt be pleased with what he saw.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool promise after returning for legends game vs DortmundREAD MORE: Liverpool Legends game halted as Diogo Jota tribute brings Thiago to tearsHere is the latest news on the international front for Liverpool's players after Thursday's games...Ibrahima Konate and Hugo EkitikeHaving both started against Brazil just a few days ago, Sunday proved to be a much quieter day for Ibrahima Konate and Hugo Ekitike as France took on Colombia in Landover, Maryland.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.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.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world.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.Both he and Konate will now head back to Merseyside, with Slot no doubt happy to have seen them given a rest.There was another familiar face for Liverpool fans in this game, with Luis Diaz starting as usual in attack for Colombia, although it proved to be a frustrating day for the winger and his side.Giorgi MamardashviliThe only other Liverpool player involved in international action Sunday was Giorgi Mamardashvili, and the goalkeeper got a much-needed confidence boost ahead of his return to Merseyside.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.Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to continue deputizing for the injured Alisson BeckerThat will be welcomed by Slot, who will have to fall back on his backup keeper again when the Reds return to action against City in the FA Cup, with Alisson Becker expected to still be out injured.Getting Mamardashvili back early will also be a boost, with the 25-year-old now set to get another opportunity to lay down a marker as Alisson's long-term heir.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLuis DíazIbrahima KonatéHugo EkitikeGiorgi Mamardashvili