Federico Chiesa is not in Liverpool's squad to face Galatasaray in the Champions League.
The Italy international has been in great form, scoring or assisting the club's last three goals.
What happened?
Federico Chiesa's absence is due to a personnel preference by Arne Slot, not injury or bureaucracy.
He was added to the Champions League squad after Giovanni Leoni's ACL injury.
Why it matters for Federico Chiesa
Despite spending just 153 minutes on the pitch, Chiesa has been involved in more goals than most players.
Only Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitiké have been involved in more goals this term.
What comes next?
Liverpool's travelling party includes Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha as options on Chiesa's favoured left flank.
Mohamed Salah is the only right-sided forward on his way to Istanbul.
Federico Chiesa's form has been impressive, with 3 goals or assists in 153 minutes.
He cost £12.5 million and has been a key player for Liverpool.
James Pearce of The Athletic reports that Chiesa is not struggling with any fitness issues.
The excuse of an injury can't be used, as he is fully fit.
Liverpool's squad includes Alisson, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Freddie Woodman as goalkeepers.
The defenders are Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Milos Kerkez, and Andy Robertson.
The midfielders are Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Curtis Jones, and Florian Wirtz.
The forwards are Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitiké, Cody Gakpo, and Rio Ngumoha.
Federico Chiesa's absence from the squad is a surprise, given his form and importance to the team.
He will hope to be back in the squad soon and continue his good form.