Ryan Gravenberch is off to a fantastic start for Liverpool. He truly missed a chance to continue his incredible streak of goal-contributing for the Reds against Brighton.
But the decision he made to settle down in his new Merseyside home rather than try out for an Under-21 international squad has now come back to haunt him. He made that decision back in early September.
Managers Ronald Koeman and Erwin van de Looi seem to dislike our midfielder now that the senior and Under-21 teams have been announced and the 21-year-old was left out of both.
On the field, the former Bayern Munich player will surely speak for Jurgen Klopp, and he will soon be rewarded with playing time for his nation.
We as supporters would benefit much from the chance to bring someone fresh on board when this hiatus ends, but for the time being, we are the ones who stand to benefit most from this choice.
Given how quickly our new-look club has changed, the chance for the former Ajax star to continue learning and adapting while his teammates are dispersed around the world may eventually be excellent for us.
