Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch could all now miss Liverpool's tour of the United States after their elimination from the European Championship.
The Netherlands trio were knocked out by England at the semi-final stage
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Van Dijk and Gakpo played the full game in Germany while Gravenberch was once more an unused substitute
the three Dutchmen will now be given around three weeks off before meeting up with their club colleagues
Their return to club duty will coincide with the closing stages of the Reds' pre-season tour of the United States in early August
a decision will be made on whether it is deemed worthwhile flying the players across the Atlantic or having them report for duty on Merseyside
Liverpool kick off their tour with a friendly with La Liga side Real Betis in Pittsburgh on Friday July 26 before a clash with Manchester United on July 31 in Philadelphia
The visit rounds off on August 3 in Columbia with a game against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal
with Van Dijk, Gravenberch and Gakpo set to be on their holidays until the early days of next month, it's thought the trio may link up on Merseyside.
The friendly with Sevilla at Anfield on August 11 is likely to feature Van Dijk, Gravenberch and Gakpo ahead of the season getting underway
The return to club duties for Van Dijk may be the catalyst for contract talks with Liverpool, with new sporting director Richard Hughes having officially started on June 1
Hughes said:
“The only concerns we have [players with one-year deals] is total commitment from the players to the cause; we are absolutely convinced that is the case."
Arne Slot is keen for his captain to stay at the club and has already spoken directly to Van Dijk since taking charge at the beginning of last month.
Slot:
"I think in general every top player wants to win,"
“I assume and I am hoping Virgil first wants to win the Euros! Maybe not everything is in one line in that area!
“And then when he comes back after he enjoyed a few days of his holiday, he will come back and all these players want to win.
"They have the hunger to win. If you don't have that, you're not playing for a club like Liverpool. Did I sense a hunger to stay? I did, yeah."
“We discussed everything. About the squad, but also about my personal situation. I am and will remain the captain and still have one year left on my contract.”
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