Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez were both left out of the Liverpool squad to take on AC Milan on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds are taking on the Italian giants in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong, but two stars were conspicuous by their absence.
Diaz is not part of the Liverpool squad to face AC Milan in Hong KongGetty Nunez is also absent amid reports that both could leave this summerGettyAs the team was announced by the club, the omission of Diaz and Nunez‘s stood out amid their recent transfer speculation.
The South Americans have been heavily tipped to depart Anfield this summer and this will only increase rumours.
There has yet to be any official reason revealed for their absence.
Diaz has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich over the last few weeks, with Liverpool rejecting a £58.5m bid.
However, Bayern are expected to return with a second offer and talkSPORT understands they are willing to bid up to £70m.
The Reds have been strong in their stance that the Colombian is not for sale, but that could change depending on the next offer and if they can find a suitable replacement.
Meanwhile, Nunez is expected to leave Liverpool this summer.
The club have set an asking price of £60m, however, that has seen Italian side Napoli decide to opt out of pursuing a deal.
Milan have also shown an interest, while clubs in Saudi Arabia have been eyeing a potential move for the Uruguayan.
But Nunez is believed to prefer to stay in Europe.
Slot has left Diaz and Nunez out of his squad for a friendly against MilanAFPDiaz and Nunez are both part of the Liverpool squad in Hong Kong, but neither are featuring at all in this clash.
Alexis Mac Allister is also not in the squad as he is said to be continuing an individual programme, while new signing Hugo Ekitike is having to wait for his debut.
Joe Gomez has returned home from Asia due to injury, with Wataru Endo absent due to illness.
In the starting line-up, Florian Wirtz makes his first start in public for the club after appearing behind closed doors.
Mohamed Salah and Rio Ngumoha appear to be starting in the wide positions, with Wirtz leading the line.
Summer arrivals Freddie Woodman, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong are on the bench.
Liverpool vs AC Milan: Confirmed teams
Kick-off at the Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong is set for 12:30pm.
And here are the full line-ups for both Liverpool and AC Milan.
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Salah, Elliott, Robertson, Gravenberch, Wirtz, Ngumoha, Morton, Stephenson.
Subs: Woodman, Mamardashvili, Konate, Jones, Gakpo, Tsimikas, Doak, Kerkez, Frimpong, Bradley, Nyoni.
AC Milan XI: Maignan, Tomori, Thiaw, Pavlovic, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Ricci, Loftus-Cheek, Bartesaghi, Pulisic, Leão.
Subs: Terracciano, Torriani, Estupinan, Okafor, Jimenez, Chukwueze, F. Terracciano, Colombo, Comotto, Dutu, Bondo, Gabbia, Musah, Magni, Liberali.
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