Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Alisson are confirmed in their countries’ World Cup rosters. Jordan Henderson, who left Anfield in 2023, remains in the England squad after returning to European football with Ajax and then Brentford. Henderson is 35, has 89 international caps, and has been recognized as a leader, including captaining England in a friendly against Uruguay. Jarell Quansah has limited Premier League experience for Liverpool but earned a winner’s medal with the club. He moved to Bayer Leverkusen for regular playing time, made 28 Bundesliga appearances with four goals, and helped the team reach the Champions League last 16 before losing to Arsenal.
"There will be plenty of current Liverpool players at the World Cup this summer. The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and Alisson have all been confirmed in their country's rosters for the tournament. However, there will also be some ex-Reds at the World Cup, with three already confirmed."
"Despite leaving Anfield in 2023, Henderson is still in the England squad. He initially had a spell out of the Three Lions' roster when he was with Al-Ettifaq. However, since he has returned to European soccer with Ajax and now Brentford, he has earned his place back in his country's squad. Henderson is now 35 and not the same player he was when he was in his prime at Liverpool. However, he is a leader, and even captained England in a recent friendly against Uruguay."
"Jarell Quansah only made 30 Premier League appearances for Liverpool. However, he does have a winner's medal for being a part of the side that won the division in Arne Slot's first season at the club. In search of regular game time, Quansah moved to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. This is a smart move as German clubs have helped develop many talented young English players. This season, Quansah made 28 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 4 goals as a center-back."
"He helped Leverkusen finish sixth in the German league and starred for them in the Champions League. They reached the last 16 of European soccer's premier competition before losing to Arsenal. Quansah made his England debut last year in a World Cup qualifyin"
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