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Liverpool FC defender Kolo Toure has been named in the Ivory Coast’s African Cup of Nations squad for the tournament that begins on January 17.

The 33-year-old has announced his intention to retire from international football after the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.

Toure, who recently returned to the Liverpool team in Brendan Rodgers’ three-man defence, could miss as many as six games for the club, including the two-legged Capital Cup semi-final with Chelsea, the Premier League games with Aston Villa and West Ham and, should the Ivory Coast reach the final of the tournament, the derby at Goodison Park on February 7.

The former Arsenal and Manchester City man could also miss the FA Cup fourth round should Liverpool get past AFC Wimbledon.

Toure has 112 caps for the Ivory Coast after making his debut in 2000. He helped his country to a runners-up spot at the 2006 African Cup of Nations finals, losing to Egypt in the final.