Salah was not on the plane which departed Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Mohamed Salah has been dropped from Liverpool’s Champions League squad travelling to Milan following his explosive comments about his relationship with head coach Arne Slot, his treatment by the club and his future.

Although the Egypt international trained with team-mates ahead of their mid-afternoon flight he was not on the plane which departed Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The club insist, however, Salah’s omission is not for disciplinary reasons but is a selection issue.

The Press Association understands the club has decided to remove him from selection for a short period, taken in consultation with – and with the full support of – Slot in the best interests of the player, the squad and the club.

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