Liverpool's Luis Díaz Left Out of Friendly Due to Transfer Speculation

liverpool - Liverpool's manager Arne Slot confirmed that Luis Díaz missed a friendly match with AC Milan amid transfer rumors linking him to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool's Luis Díaz Left Out of Friendly Match

Liverpool manager Arne Slot revealed that Luis Díaz was absent from the friendly against AC Milan due to ongoing transfer speculation connecting him with a move away from the club.

Speculation and Determination

Díaz, the Colombia international, reportedly wants to leave Liverpool this summer, with Bayern Munich showing interest after a rejected bid of €67.5 million.

Manager's Comments

Slot stated that Díaz is training well but the decision was made not to play him currently. He emphasized that Díaz's absence was not due to fitness issues but related to the transfer situation.

Other Players' Absence

Additionally, Darwin Núñez and Wataru Endo also missed the game due to fitness concerns, with Slot mentioning their good training performances but opting not to risk their participation.

Liverpool is set to face Yokohama F. Marinos in their upcoming match in Japan.