Liverpool will face a doubtlessly robust take a look at in opposition to Chelsea when the Premier League returns after the worldwide break.
Arne Slot’s aspect at the moment sit high of the pile after choosing up six wins from seven video games initially of the Dutchman’s reign.
Liverpool haven’t received the highest flight title for the reason that 2019/20 marketing campaign, however former Feyenoord boss Slot shall be optimistic about his probabilities of doing so this time round.
Off the pitch, although, the Reds seem like combating off curiosity in considered one of their key gamers from considered one of Europe’s greatest golf equipment.
In keeping with Soccer Insider, Spanish giants Actual Madrid are stepping up their curiosity in Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The European champions have been linked with the Englishman for a while now, however the report claims that they’re now growing their efforts to signal the participant following a long-term damage to first selection right-back Dani Carvajal.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, is at the moment within the last yr of his contract with Liverpool, though the report claims that the Premier League outfit are optimistic about their probabilities of persuading the participant to remain put.
The defender, who has transitioned right into a midfield function of late, is a product of the Reds’ youth system and has now made a complete of 219 appearances for the Merseyside membership throughout all competitions.
It’s claimed that Liverpool have dominated out the potential of promoting Alexander-Arnold in the course of the January switch window, regardless of his contract expiring subsequent summer time.
At current, the England worldwide would have the ability to signal a pre-contract settlement with any international membership – together with Actual – in January.
The report means that the participant himself has ‘put the ball in Liverpool’s courtroom’ in regard to his future, though Liverpool are additionally having to work on the futures of each Mohamed Salah and captain Virgil van Dijk – each of whom are additionally within the last yr of their respective offers.
