One could argue the contract uncertainty surrounding key trio Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk is one minor negative. But then, you could also argue that the club is futureproofing in the knowledge that two of them are well into their thirties and the other seems almost certain to head abroad.

Arne Slot has admitted the ongoing contract uncertainty with Trent Alexander-Arnold could have played a part in post-match criticism of him recently.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has laid out the demands he set for Trent Alexander-Arnold at the start of the season, and singled out Ryan Gravenberch for praise.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold and believes the reaction he received after the draw with Manchester United is the “biggest compliment” he could get. Alexander-Arnold was below his usual standards during the 2-2 draw with Liverpool’s rivals and plenty of criticism was aimed in his direction for his performances.

Liverpool remain in negotiations over a new contract for Trent Alexander-Arnold, despite reports in Spain claiming the England international has agreed to join Real Madrid, journalist Ben Jacobs has exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for changing his Anfield fortunes with an outstanding goal as captain in Saturday's 4-0 FA Cup win against Accrington. A week after ...

Arne Slot gave Trent Alexander-Arnold some work to do when he arrived at Liverpool in the summer. It has paid off, even if Roy Keane still refuses to acknowledge it.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot condemned the overblown criticism of Trent Alexander-Arnold as he praised his vice-captain’s response to last week’s performance against Manchester United.

Arne Slot has named two Liverpool players he "rates higher" than Trent Alexander-Arnold in central areas of the pitch.