Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has been suspended for their Premier League tie with Newcastle after failing a drugs test, according to reports.
French publication RMC Sport have revealed that the defender has been taking a ‘fat burning’ drug in a personal capacity, that has broken stringent regulations.
The Reds are now investigating the incident and the 26-year-old will remain suspended for matches until club officials and UEFA are satisfied.
Sakho is keen to prove that this has been an accident and is generally considered a consummate professional by the club.