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Arn Slot confirmed Luis Diaz was left out over his future(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Arne Slot has revealed that Luis Diaz was left out of Liverpool's clash against AC Milan due to ongoing talk over his future.

Florian Wirtz made his debut in front of supporters and showed flashes of his clash but could not inspire Liverpool to victory.

Despite wholesale substitutions, the Reds had a number of players who were unavailable.



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Both Diaz and Darwin were in attendance at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong on Saturday but there absence from the squad certainly prompted quick questions over what it could mean for the future.

Following the game, it emerged it perhaps meant more for Diaz.

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“Yes, Luis Diaz was left out today due to speculation on his future," Slot said following Liverpool's loss.

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The Colombia international has been linked to Barcelona and Bayern Munich this summer.

The former have since signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United but the German giants have move to sign Diaz from Liverpool.

The attacker has been in talks with Liverpool over his future and has two years remaining on his deal.

Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz were not in Liverpool's squad(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Bayern are said to have made a second bid for Diaz's services however, having an opening offer of £58million rejected by the Reds, who have made it clear he is not for sale.

Whether the player being left out on Saturday signals a change in stance, remains to be seen.

Joe Gomez was not present for the game against Milan after returning to Merseyside due to his Achilles injury.
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