Liverpool are set to miss Firmino, Fabinho and Alisson for Leeds United clash with the Brazil FA triggering rules to prevent the players from featuring over the upcoming weekend.
The Brazilian international trio had been blocked by Liverpool from taking part in the World Cup qualifiers in the recent international break in an event that has clearly angered the country’s Football Association.
Reports from Sky Sports claim that FIFA have put in place regulations to block Premier League clubs which include Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Leeds United from fielding these players in the upcoming schedule of league football.
Jurgen Klopp will be handed a setback on his squad selection front in the process with the Liverpool boss unable to call upon his first-choice goalkeeper in Alisson and star regulars Fabinho and Firmino for Sunday’s game against Leeds United.
The Reds are set to face the Elland Road outfit on the road this weekend with Klopp and Co. hoping to return to winning ways after the draw against Chelsea just prior to the break.
