Liverpool's star midfielder Fabinho has been excluded from the club's pre-season tour in Singapore, as his future remains uncertain.
The 29-year-old Brazilian did not travel with the team to Germany earlier for their training camp after a £40m bid from Al-Ittihad was made on 14 July.
Despite the transfer not being finalized, Fabinho's omission from the 27-man squad in Singapore has raised speculations about his potential departure from Anfield.
With matches against Leicester City and Bayern Munich approaching on 30 July and 2 August, Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp faces challenges in midfield.
Adding to their woes, Liverpool will also be without Jordan Henderson, who has made a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
Moreover, Spanish midfielder Thiago's absence continues as he recuperates from a hip injury that kept him out of the previous season's end.
Fabinho's journey with Liverpool began in July 2018 when he was signed from Ligue 1 club Monaco for approximately £39m.
During his tenure, he made 219 appearances for the Reds, scoring 11 goals, and played a crucial role in their successes, including winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup.
As the transfer window enters its final stages, all eyes are on Fabinho's potential move and how Liverpool will cope with the midfield dynamics for the upcoming season.