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The international break may come as a shock to the system for many football-spoiled Liverpool FC fans.

But for Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and his players it comes as a chance to turn attentions away from the hustle-bustle of domestic football, and provides a natural break for management and playing staff to take stock.

Klopp may use this time to assess the progress of several of Liverpool’s loanees, and whether they have a future at Anfield.

The Reds boss has proven that he’s open to giving players a chance. Back at the turn of the year, Klopp opted to cancel the loans of several of his young players. Ryan Kent, Tiago Ilori and Sheyi Ojo all returned from temporary spells elsewhere. All three were subsequently given chances to impress.

Danny Ward would soon follow suit, as Klopp admitted the club would no longer send the club’s best young players out on loan.

The ECHO takes a look at Liverpool’s 12 loanees (excluding Marko Grujic, who has yet to arrive at Anfield) and whether they have what it takes to return and make the grade at Anfield.

Lazar Markovic

The young Serbian winger still represents a figure of intrigue for Liverpool supporters.

Some Reds are convinced that the 22-year-old still has a lot to offer at Anfield, others that he’s had his chance and is ill-suited to the hustle and bustle of English football.

However it’s Jurgen Klopp’s opinion that counts, and the German recently admitted that Lazar Markovic has a future at Anfield. He will get his chance.

Whether he has what it takes, or indeed wants to take, it is another story.

“We had a little talk about things. I said at the start of pre-season you will be very welcome and then it’s up to you.

“If he wants to come back to Liverpool in July he’s welcome. We are short on wingers,” said Klopp.

The ball is firmly in Markovic’s court.

The Serbian has never really appeared settled at Anfield, although the arrival of Markovic’s countryman Marko Grujic, could help.

At Fenerbahce, Markovic has experienced another season of ups and downs. Injuries have restricted him to just 14 Super Liga appearances, and he has scored just twice - once in the cup and once in Europe.

Markovic will return to Anfield in the summer, but the former Benfica man will need a significant improvement on his last two seasons to prove he has what it takes at Anfield.

Verdict: Will get his chance - but it’s now or never.

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Mario Balotelli

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Balotelli’s loan move to AC Milan was akin to Liverpool buying the Italian a drink in the last chance saloon.

Unfortunately for the striker, it looks like he’s spilt his drink and he’s about to be kicked out.

If you thought things couldn’t get worse than last year for the former Manchester City forward, then think again.

Balotelli has struggled desperately at Milan, scoring just one Serie A goal in his second spell with the club, making 14 appearances and starting just three games.

The forward was booed by his own fans during the 1-1 draw with Lazio last week. Balotelli underwent groin surgery in November and was criticised for his work-rate by current boss Sinisa Mihajlovic.

And in a further blow to Balotelli’s chances at Anfield, the Italian does not feature in Klopp’s plans for next season.

The Reds will be hoping rumours of a move to China or Turkey materialise, because otherwise they will have the difficult task of offloading the £16m forward in the summer.

Verdict: It’s game over for Balotelli at Anfield.

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Sergi Canos

Young Spaniard Sergi Canos looks to be planning on a long-term future in Liverpool.

And if he continues to perform like he has done at Brentford this term, then he could certainly have one.

The 19-year-old winger has continued to put his roots down on Merseyside, with his family opening a Spanish restaurant on Liverpool’s world famous Penny Lane - but the Bees will be sad to see him return north when his loan deal expires in the summer.

Canos has notched four goals and three assists in 29 Championship appearances, scoring a goal of the season contender with a strike against Reading.

And Canos, who joined the Reds from Barcelona in 2013, has established himself as a firm favourite with Brentford fans - as well as winning praise from Bees boss Dean Smith, who earlier this season said: “I have been really pleased with Sergi and he has been progressing really well.

“He has impressed me so far. He wants to learn and he wants to get better.

“He is enjoying himself here and he gives us something that we haven’t really got here in terms of his direct running and enthusiasm.”

Canos may be worried that, unlike many of Liverpool’s young players, the Reds chose to extend his loan with Brentford at Christmas and decide against allowing him to arrive back at Anfield - but the Reds will have been impressed with Canos’ involvement in the Brentford team and he is keen to impress Klopp when he returns to Anfield.

“I hope Klopp is watching but I can’t think about the future. Now I’m at Brentford and I want to play against Bolton. I want to keep going. I want to make more goals for the team and make more assists. I’m only looking at next week,” he said.

Verdict: A bright young star of the future.

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Allan Rodrigues de Souza

Young Brazilian Allan Rodrigues de Souza needn’t worry if his boss rates him or not.

Jurgen Klopp likes him, and the German has made that abundantly clear.

In fact, the only reason Allan is away from Anfield at all is because Liverpool are keen for the player to gain a work permit.

“I saw him in training and I thought ‘oh my God, what can we do to keep this boy here and bring him into the line-up?’

“He’s 19 years old, an outstanding talent, a good player with a good attitude, everybody loves him, he’s a nice lad – so that’s really, really good. He’s a smart player,”said Klopp.

Allan has played in all but two games since a January move to Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.

It follows an impressive spell with Seinajoen in Finland, where Allan was a star performer as his team clinched the league title.

Verdict: Potential star of the future - if he can get a work permit.

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Luis Alberto

The forgotten man at Anfield, Luis Alberto arrived in a £6m deal from Sevilla in the summer of 2013.

Alberto appeared sporadically for the Reds as Brendan Rodgers’ side went for the title in 2013/14, but was soon offloaded to Malaga and then Deportivo in back-to-back loans.

Alberto has barely been mentioned since, but he has quietly become a key player for Deportivo as they have impressed in La Liga this season.

Alberto has scored six goals and made five assists in 26 appearances for the Spanish club, and the midfielder has impressed with his vision and eye for a pass.

The problem for Alberto is that Liverpool are well stocked in the attacking midfielder department, with the Spaniard unlikely to challenge Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino or Adam Lallana for a berth in the team.

Alberto also lacks the pace to make an impact in the Premier League, and struggled with the physicality of life in England during his solitary season at Anfield.

Liverpool, you suspect, will be happy to cash in on Alberto during the summer.

Verdict: An asset the Reds will want to cash in on.

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Andre Wisdom

There was a time when Andre Wisdom looked a shoo-in to make the grade at Anfield.

Tall, quick and strong, Wisdom impressed in Liverpool’s youth teams and enjoyed a decent campaign at Liverpool during Brendan Rodgers’ first season in charge.

A new contract followed, but Wisdom was soon farmed out on loan again, again and again.

Wisdom’s third successive loan, to Norwich, followed another new contract, but the 22-year-old could not look further from making the grade at Anfield.

Wisdom has made just 13 appearances in all competitions with the Canaries and has struggled to impress Alex Neil.

The England youth international admitted earlier this year that it was make or break for him this season.

“I am 22, which in football terms, is not that young nowadays. I am still learning but I am coming into my own now and trying to make the transition from that young, promising player with potential to a solid professional.”

Verdict: A move away beckons

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Samed Yesil

The young German forward would have been hoping for a change of luck at Anfield.

Blighted by injuries, Yesil’s Liverpool career never really got started.

Yesil arrived at Liverpool in a £1million move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2012, but was rocked by back-to-back cruciate ligament injuries.

Klopp’s arrival gave Yesil hope, with the young forward hoping to impress his compatriot with his goalscoring prowess. But just one goal in nine appearances during his loan move at Luzern fails to convince that there’s a long-term future for the 21-year-old.

Verdict: A move away beckons

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Taiwo Awoniyi

The 18-year-old has struggled for regular football since a loan move to FSV Frankfurt, making just six appearances in the German second tier.

Awoniyi recently notched his first goal for his temporary club after a run of five starts for the German side.

The Nigerian youth international has time on his side as he looks to convince at Anfield, after moving to Merseyside from his homeland last summer.

Verdict: Plenty of time on his side to impress.

Lawrence Vigouroux

Lawrence Vigouroux has enjoyed an eventful season on loan at Swindon Town.

The 22-year-old impressed initially at the League One side, but soon found himself in hot water with manager Mark Cooper for paying a £50 fine for arriving late for training with one pence coins.

Swindon initially cancelled the former Spurs goalkeeper’s loan, but Vigouroux would later apologise and return to the club.

His manager was, however, impressed with his player’s “brilliant banter”.

Verdict: Expected to depart on a permanent deal in the summer.

Lloyd Jones

20-year-old centre-back Lloyd Jones recently returned to Blackpool after his initial loan to the League One outfit was halted due to a serious ankle injury in September.

Jones has made nine league appearances for Neil McDonald’s outfit, and the former youth captain has become a regular starter for the Tangerines.

Verdict: A career in the lower leagues beckons.

Jordan Williams

The young Welsh international was once considered a big prospect for the future at Liverpool after making his debut in the League Cup win over Middlesbrough last year.

Williams is now being investigated by the Reds after claims the 20-year-old mocked the Munich air disaster during the Europa League match against Manchester United.

Williams said his Twitter account had been hacked.

On the pitch, Williams has struggled to make an impact at Swindon Town, making just nine League One appearances.

Verdict: On borrowed time.

Ryan Fulton

Young Scottish goalkeeper Ryan Fulton has impressed since joining Paul Cook’s Portsmouth in January.

The 19-year-old, who signed a new deal with the Reds in December, has impressed with his performances at the League Two outfit, despite keeping just one clean sheet in 13 games.

“It’s going to be difficult to get into Liverpool’s first team, that’s why I need to go out to places like Portsmouth,” Fulton said recently.

“I would definitely consider coming back.”

Verdict: More loan spells could beckon for the youngster next season.