Ibrahima Konate has been named in France's squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
The 23-year-old faced a race to be fit in-time to make an impression on French manager Didier Deschamps, returning in the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal after missing the first few months of the season with a knee injury picked up against Strasbourg.
His presence alongside Virgil van Dijk looked to stabilise a nervy Reds defence, and starts against Rangers, Napoli and then Tottenham have offered vital minutes.