Liverpool appear to be facing yet another contract dilemma with Arne Slot having plenty to think about behind the scenes. A number of Reds players are in the final year of their existing deals, with their futures uncertain beyond the end of this season.

Yet leaving Liverpool would surely also trigger some regrets. Alexander-Arnold continues to say he wants to be the club captain and he is, in theory, the next in line to do so considering his current role as deputy to Virgil van Dijk, another player whose contract runs out next summer .

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has said he welcomes critcism from manager Arne Slot in order to become a feared defender in Europe.