Trent Alexander-Arnold’s first game since Real Madrid called was bad – but Liverpool still need him
After all the noise surrounding his future in the build to Liverpool ’s showdown with Manchester United, Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered his most underwhelming display of the season. Arne Slot’s insistence that Real Madrid stepping up their pursuit of the club’s vice-captain wouldn’t create a distraction as his side sought to strengthen their grip on the Premier League title race proved to be wishful thinking.