A number of Liverpool fans have hailed Joel Matip after he turned down the opportunity to come out of international retirement for Cameroon.
The Reds have made a perfect start to the 2021/22 season, cruising to back-to-back victories against Norwich City and Burnley.
Jurgen Klopp’s side look primed for another assault on the Premier League title, with key men available again after long absences.
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One player who has shone greatly in the opening weeks of the campaign is Matip, who has looked a class act alongside Virgil van Dijk.
The 30-year-old’s injury problems are well-documented, but when he is fit, he rarely lets Liverpool down.
Matip is currently retired from international duty and Cameroon manager Tony Conceicao has confirmed [via LFC Transfer Room on Twitter] that he has opted not to do a u-turn on that decision:
“The situation of Matip is not new. There are players who wanted to come back to the national team. For me there is no need to enlist a player who is not ready to return. Matip does not want to return to the national team, that is the issue.”
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Liverpool fans delighted with Matip news
These Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to hail the decision, showing their love for the centre-back in the process.
“BIG JOEL”
Credit: @Branno92
“Right thing to do”
Credit: @thomasyolain
“Scouse not Cameroonian is a new one”
Credit: @kungfunahi
“Absolute king”
Credit: @beamerrrrr
“Yes!! No.20 is more important”
Credit: @LiverpoolFCKen2
“My goat”
Credit: @_Sismo__
“siuuuuuuuuuuuuu”
Credit: @isaclfc
“Yes Matip”
Credit: @Homes19LFC
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