The international break has barely started, and the news cycle is already turning towards the match between Manchester City and Liverpool which is still 11 days away. As it’s a top of the table clash between the only two clubs to have won the Premier League in the last six seasons, it’s little wonder it is already drawing attention.
City goalkeeper Ederson has pulled out of international duty with a foot injury. The cynical among the Reds’ fanbase will have noted that this means Alisson Becker will play for Brazil while his counterpart rests, with the natural assumption being that the latter will return at the Etihad on Saturday week. We shall have to see what happens there. This international break is also the last before the hectic festive football period, which partly coincides with the reopening of the transfer window. With no club matches for two weeks, the volume of rumors linking players with moves is certain to increase.
