Club World Cup schedule creates fixture headache for Liverpool Liverpool have finally received scheduling confirmation from FIFA for their participation in December’s Club World Cup. Senior Anfield figures had previously vented frustration at the governing body after failing to receive an invitation for the competition or any updates regarding the actual fixture dates. Up until now, the Reds only knew that the host city was Qatar but now they have learned they will play their semi-final clash on December 18. A victory in the last four would then see Jurgen Klopp’s side take part in the final three days later on December 21, while a defeat would see them face a third-place play-off on the same day. The participation in the tournament means that the Premier League fixture away at West Ham on December 21 will be moved, as will a League Cup quarter-final tie should Liverpool progress to that stage. Read more: Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a move Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton as Alisson’s new back-up. It had been claimed in earlier reports that Liverpool were eager to know “whether senior players are obliged to be part of the squad” as they seemingly look to assess their priorities as they compete across several competitions this campaign. Liverpool are one of four teams who have been confirmed to take part in the tournament at the semi-final stage, which includes Mexico’s Monterrey, New Caledonia’s Hienghene Sport and Al-Sadd from Qatari. Get the latest personalised Reds products on our new TEAMtalk Liverpool shop! The post Club World Cup schedule creates fixture headache for Liverpool appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Liverpool have finally received scheduling confirmation from FIFA for their participation in December’s Club World Cup.

Senior Anfield figures had previously vented frustration at the governing body after failing to receive an invitation for the competition or any updates regarding the actual fixture dates.

Up until now, the Reds only knew that the host city was Qatar but now they have learned they will play their semi-final clash on December 18.

A victory in the last four would then see Jurgen Klopp’s side take part in the final three days later on December 21, while a defeat would see them face a third-place play-off on the same day.

The participation in the tournament means that the Premier League fixture away at West Ham on December 21 will be moved, as will a League Cup quarter-final tie should Liverpool progress to that stage.

Read more: Liverpool are reportedly ready to make a move Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton as Alisson’s new back-up.

It had been claimed in earlier reports that Liverpool were eager to know “whether senior players are obliged to be part of the squad” as they seemingly look to assess their priorities as they compete across several competitions this campaign.

 

Liverpool are one of four teams who have been confirmed to take part in the tournament at the semi-final stage, which includes Mexico’s Monterrey, New Caledonia’s Hienghene Sport and Al-Sadd from Qatari.

 

Get the latest personalised Reds products on our new TEAMtalk Liverpool shop!

 

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