Connect in the back of the net
Facebook0
Twitter0
Google+0

According to the Press Association, Liverpool don’t expect any sanctions to be handed to their Cameroon international Joel Matip.

The Cameroon FA have reportedly been looking to seek action through FIFA as a response to Matip’s refusal to play in the African Cup of Nations with the national side.

As reported by TeamTalk:

“On Tuesday Cameroon coach Hugo Broos identified seven players, of which Matip was one, who had made themselves unavailable for the tournament starting next month.

“Joel Matip does not want to play with the Lions at the moment due to a bad experience with the previous technical staff,” he said.

“These players want to privilege their personal interest to the detriment of the national team, which some of them have already used for their development.

“The Cameroon Football Federation reserves the right to take action against these players in accordance with FIFA regulations.”

Some have interpreted that as asking FIFA to suspend players for the period they should have been released, namely the duration of the tournament.

That is unlikely and Press Association Sport understands Liverpool believe there are no issues which are likely to affect Matip’s availability over the coming month other than fitness, as the defender has missed the last two matches with an ankle injury.

Earlier this month manager Jurgen Klopp, speaking about Matip’s continued exile, said: “I am happy about this, but the players make these decisions by themselves – there is nothing the club can do.”

 

Like O-Posts on Facebook

You can also follow O-Posts on Twitter @OPosts