Liverpool's pre-season preparations could be hampered after next month's Copa America was thrown into chaos.
With less than two weeks until the proposed start of the tournament, Argentina have been dropped as hosts due to a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
South American soccer body CONMEBOL are now actively seeking an alternative host and have said an announcement on a new venue will be made "soon".
It is understood the United States could be prepared to step in and take over the hosting of the competition.
However, any new host is likely to need extra time to prepare for stepping in at such a late stage, with the tournament slated to begin on June 13.
And any delay could impact significantly on Liverpool's pre-season preparations, with Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho all expected to feature in the Brazil squad for the tournament.
The Reds will reconvene for training on July 12, although any player involved in international competition will be given several weeks off after their involvement has been concluded.
Should the Copa America be delayed, it could push the return of the Brazilian trio back until nearer the start of the Premier League season on August 14.
The latest Copa America has been beset with problems. It was initially supposed to take place last summer but was postponed for 12 months due to the pandemic.
And Colombia was then dropped as a tournament co-host on May 20 amid a wave of anti-government protests.
Alisson, Fabinho and Firmino are in the Brazil squad for two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the scheduled start of the Copa America, hosting Ecuador on Saturday before travelling to Paraguay four days later.
The Selecao are then due to play Ecuador again in their Copa America group, along with Venezuela, Peru and Colombia.
