Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling did not report for training on Wednesday citing illness, Press Association Sport understands.
The development comes following reports that the unsettled England international requested not to participate in the club's pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia.
Liverpool began pre-season training this week but it is believed Sterling telephoned on Wednesday morning to say that he was unwell. The club have not commented on the situation.
Source: PA-WIRE
