Arne Slot backs Trent Alexander-Arnold but accepts others will blame Madrid link

Arne Slot conceded people will think Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance was affected by rumours surrounding his future in title-chasing Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

The Liverpool right-back, having been heavily linked with Real Madrid this week, had a game to forget as United frustrated the Premier League leaders with a battling display at Anfield on Sunday.

Alexander-Arnold, now in the final six months of his contract at his boyhood club, struggled to impose himself and was at fault for the visitors’ first goal. He was later booked and substituted off.

"He's going to Tranmere Rovers after this"