Liverpool duo absent from pre-season squad 'through injury'

Liverpool duo Caoimhin Kelleher and Kaide Gordon are absent from the club's preseason tour of Asia due to injury, according to reports

The Reds confirmed their 37-man squad over the weekend as they jetted out to Thailand but the pair were not named.

The Athletic reports they're both carrying injuries with the decision taken for them to remain on Merseyside to continue their rehabilitation.

The report adds there is 'hope' Gordon will be able to rejoin the squad when they return from the far east.