Liverpool news: Young trio fly out to join Club World Cup squad in Qatar

After 20 senior players flew out on Sunday just three places were left available

Carl Markham
Doha
Wednesday 18 December 2019 04:58 EST
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Sepp Van Den Berg has flown out to Qatar to join the senior squad
Sepp Van Den Berg has flown out to Qatar to join the senior squad (Getty)

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Defenders Ki-Jana Hoever and Sepp Van Den Berg and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher are all flying out to join Liverpool’s senior squad in Qatar.

However, Harvey Elliott, who impressed in the 5-0 Carabao Cup defeat at Aston Villa as part of the youngest team in the club’s history on Tuesday, will not be making the trip.

After 20 senior players flew out on Sunday just three places were left available.

With only two fit first-team centre-backs in Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez, Hoever, who came off with cramp against Villa but has been passed fit, and Van Den Berg will provide some cover for Jurgen Klopp if necessary.

Liverpool play their semi-final against Mexican side Monterrey on Wednesday evening.

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