You decide if Matip can play, FIFA tells Liverpool


Football Soccer Britain - Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League - Anfield - 11/12/16 Liverpool's Joel Matip in action during the match Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

ZURICH (Reuters) - Liverpool have effectively been told by FIFA to make up their own minds over whether Cameroon defender Joel Matip can play for them after declining to represent his country in the African Nations Cup.

Liverpool withdrew Matip from their squad for Sunday's Premier League match at Manchester United, saying they wanted to seek clarity from soccer's governing body over his eligibility.

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