Three Liverpool stars shine in international victories | OneFootball

Liverpool Stars Impress Across International Duty

International breaks can sometimes feel disruptive, however this recent round of World Cup qualifiers delivered a wave of positive stories for Liverpool supporters keeping an eye on their players across Europe.

Milestone Moment for Hugo Ekitike

Hugo Ekitike earned his first senior start for France and made an instant impression in a comfortable 3-0 win over Azerbaijan. The Liverpool forward registered an assist with a deft touch that released Kylian Mbappe for the opener, a moment that will live long in his memory. He came close to grabbing a goal of his own, striking the post before being replaced ten minutes from time. Ibrahima Konate had to settle for a watching brief as an unused substitute for Les Bleus.

Conor Bradley Leads by Example

Conor Bradley’s rise continues at an astonishing pace. The Liverpool full-back captained Northern Ireland in their 2-0 victory over Slovakia and featured until the final seconds of stoppage time. His leadership and consistency underline why he has become such a trusted figure for club and country. There is growing confidence that he will return to Liverpool even stronger.

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Florian Wirtz Shows His Quality

Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over ten-man Luxembourg with Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz completing the full match. He came close to adding his name to the scoresheet, rattling the post from a second-half free-kick. His influence continues to grow at international level which bodes well for Liverpool heading into a demanding domestic schedule.

Mixed Fortunes Elsewhere

Alexander Isak also captained his side, playing the full 90 minutes for Sweden in their 2-0 defeat to Switzerland. Even in disappointment he proved his threat, striking the post in the first half. At under-21 level, goalkeeper Armin Pecsi completed the match for Hungary in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ukraine.

There was also encouragement for another highly rated Liverpool youngster. Trent Kone-Doherty came off the bench for the Republic of Ireland U21s in a 2-2 draw with Slovakia, marking another step in his development.