Two stars left out of Liverpool's UCL squad, Alonso snubs Chelsea

Liverpool have left two senior players out of their Champions League squad for the group stage. Their names have not been confirmed, but both are established first-team figures at Anfield, which raises questions about their futures this month. Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso has turned down a move to Chelsea. The Blues had been chasing the former Liverpool midfielder as a managerial target, but he has rebuffed their interest. Martinelli's Arsenal exit is also on the cards, with the winger reportedly close to leaving north London.