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Liverpool may risk fall-out with FIFA by playing Joel Matip against Plymouth despite AFCON eligibility row

Daily Mail | January 17, 2017

Related Topics: Liverpool F.C., Jürgen Klopp, Africa Cup of Nations, FIFA, Manchester United F.C.

Liverpool are giving serious consideration to playing Joel Matip at Plymouth and risking a potential fall-out from a FIFA investigation.

Jurgen Klopp took the decision not to select Matip for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United after Liverpool had not received any clarity from FIFA whether he was eligible.

Matip retired from international football in September 2015 but that did not stop Cameroon selecting him for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Joel Matip is in the centre of an ongoing dispute between Liverpool, FIFA and Cameroonu00a0
Joel Matip is in the centre of an ongoing dispute between Liverpool, FIFA and Cameroon
Jurgen Klopp could risk a fall-out by selecting the player in the FA Cup against Plymouth
Jurgen Klopp could risk a fall-out by selecting the player in the FA Cup against Plymouth

It means the 25-year-old cannot play for his club while Cameroon are still in the tournament.

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