Sterling misses Liverpool training after calling in sick again

The winger, who has informed the club of his desire to leave and not take part in next week's pre-season tour, has failed to report for duty for the second consecutive day

Raheem Sterling was absent from Liverpool training for a second day after calling in sick again, Goal understands.

The winger, who does not want to take part in the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, is a target for Manchester City after informing Brendan Rodgers of his desire to leave Anfield this summer.

With the Liverpool squad due back for preparations ahead of the new campaign on Wednesday, Sterling informed the club he was unable to attend due to illness and repeated that claim on Thursday morning

 Sterling has already turned down a new £100,000-a-week contract, with the 20-year-old agent, Aidy Ward, claiming all trust between his client and Rodgers has evaporated over the long-running transfer saga.

Liverpool are set to fly out on Sunday, ahead of a game against the Thai All-Stars in Bangkok next Tuesday.