Trent Alexander-Arnold hadn’t even kicked a ball when the away end delivered their verdict on the player after a difficult few days. As the right-back trotted on for the final half-hour, the travelling Kop broke out into a loud chant hailing “the Scouser in our team”.

Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

Liverpool are considering a move for Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports. Alexander-Arnold has entered the last six months of his Liverpool contract and can talk to clubs outside England about signing on a free transfer.

Jamie Redknapp has warned Liverpool fans that turning down Real Madrid will be "almost impossible" for Trent Alexander-Arnold.