Mamadou Sakho's representatives have told L'Equipe that the Liverpool defender's exit from Anfield is "inevitable".

What's the update?

The Frenchman has not played a single minute for Liverpool this season and it does not look like he will feature again under manager Jurgen Klopp.

The centre-back has not even been training with the first team, which has sparked widespread speculation about his future at the club.

Italian publication Calciomercato recently reported that Serie A duo AC Milan and Inter Milan are interested in taking the defender on loan.

Last season, the centre-back was suspended for 30 days by UEFA after testing positive for a banned substance, which turned out to be a fat burner, and the case was later dropped.

Now, Sakho's representatives have released a statement to L'Equipe, reading:

"There is no doubt that this case changed the course of Sakho's career. A transfer seems inevitable, but the outcome is uncertain."

Where did it all go wrong?

Looking back at last season, Sakho was a fairly dominant figure in the team, and he also became a fan favourite.

The Frenchman scored a crucial goal in a dramatic comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, but after the UEFA drug-drama, he slipped out of contention.

Sakho was suffering with an injury during pre-season, so in that time, Klopp was already trying to shape his team for the new campaign.

A significant blow in the defender's career came during the tour of the USA when he was sent home for disciplinary reasons.

The details of his departure, which was ordered by Klopp, have not yet been revealed, but the fact that Sakho has not returned to the team since indicates that it was a heavy breach.

In terms of matters on the pitch, Liverpool have been struggling in defence, but summer arrival Joel Matip has been a welcome addition to the back line and would probably have been first choice even if Sakho was available for selection.

The Frenchman put in a handful of decent performances for Liverpool last season, but he was also very erratic at times, which could put the players on edge.

So, if he ends up leaving in this window or the next, it will not be a huge loss to the Reds.

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