It's a shame that some players have long journeys before Saturday’s flagship game between Manchester City and Liverpool but it also adds to the intrigue.
Ordinarily, Jurgen Klopp would rest his South American stars so soon after 7,000-mile flights but this time he might take the gamble to start with Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.
I hope he does because a match-up with City looks tailor-made for their pace and dynamism.
Last weekend’s 4-4 thriller at Stamford Bridge gave Liverpool a clue about how to get joy against Pep Guardiola’s side.