Bayern links intensify as Luis Diaz absent from friendly squad despite training return

Luis Diaz was a noticeable absentee from Liverpool’s squad in today’s behind-closed-doors friendly against Stoke City, despite being pictured in training just two days ago.

The Colombian winger was not named in either the starting XI or among the substitutes in the matchday squad shared at the AXA Training Centre, sparking fresh questions amid increasing links to Bayern Munich.

It’s the latest twist in a summer full of uncertainty for our No.7, who remains under contract but has reportedly...