Darwin Nunez has withdrawn from Uruguay’s squad for the international break due to reported discomfort in his hamstring.
The 24-year-old played the full 120 minutes of Liverpool’s 4-3 FA Cup quarter-final defeat against Manchester United on Sunday.
Nunez has experienced hamstring problems this season and it has been widely reported he has complained of discomfort.
As a result, he spoke to Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa and it has now been decided that he will drop out of their squad.
He will therefore miss friendlies against the Basque County and the Ivory Coast over the coming days.
Nunez, who assisted two goals in the defeat at United, has already played 42 matches across all competitions this season.
The forward has shown immense improvement from his first season at Liverpool as he sits on 17 goals and 14 assists.
He has also featured six times for Uruguay during the campaign but will miss out on their upcoming fixtures in order to rest.
Liverpool will be hoping he makes a swift return to action as they continue to eye a successful end to Jurgen Klopp’s tenure.
They sit second and level on points with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and are only behind via goal difference.
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The Reds have already won the Carabao Cup and will also be chasing success in the Europa League as they face Atalanta in the quarter-finals.
Nunez has played a key role in their success so far and will be crucial to their chances of lifting more silverware in the coming weeks.
Defeat at rivals United will have been a bitter blow for Liverpool as victory would have taken them a step closer to a treble.
However, they could still land three trophies by the end of the campaign, with Klopp set to bid an emotional farewell.
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