Rory McIlroy says there is an "important part" of Ryder Cup captaincy that LIV Golf defectors are missing out on.

Ryder Cup regulations set forth by the DP World Tour and in-season familiarity with players would be glaring issues

Rory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe's emerging stars after defecting to LIV Golf.

While the battle lines between LIV Golf and the rest of the sport have become less pronounced, Rory McIlroy questioned whether LIV-affiliated golfers

Rory McIlroy has admitted that he would find it difficult to play in the Ryder Cup under certain European stalwarts who left for LIV Golf. Several European Ryder Cup legends have seen their future hopes of captaincy dented by their decision to resign their DP World Tour membership and join the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit.

McIlroy has always been very outspoken about LIV Golf and the players who have joined the tour, though his stance has softened recently. He and defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler are now taking on LIV stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Kopeka in the latest edition of “The Match” this December.

McIlroy stepped down from the Player Advisory Council on the PGA Tour last November, and his attempt to rejoin this year was thwarted. Consequently, he is no longer involved in the direct discussions between the PGA and DP World Tours and the Saudi Public Investment Fund to negotiate a lasting truce.

The world No 3 admitted he would not be happy under certain future European captains in the Ryder Cup, while also pinpointing the remaining factors in negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf