In the second half Milan pulled away with Ruben Loftus-Cheek scoring and a double from Noah Okafor off the bench caught out the Reds. Cody Gakpo was on the scoresheet for Liverpool in stoppage time as new signing Hugo Ekitike looked on from sidelines.

With Díaz’s exit inching closer, Liverpool’s interest in forward options has intensified. One name regularly mentioned is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker fits the profile preferred by Slot — technically sound, tactically flexible, and Premier League proven.