Trent Alexander-Arnold discovered himself on the centre of dialogue in the course of the March worldwide break regardless of harm ruling him out of Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.
Studies have lastly revealed the inevitable, with the 26-year-old nearly sure to go away Liverpool this summer season and be part of Actual Madrid. Naturally, the considered the Scouser treading the trail beforehand walked by Steve McManaman and Michael Owen has not gone down nicely on Merseyside.
Liverpool had already been dealt two sizeable blows previous to the worldwide break as they have been dumped out of the Champions League and overwhelmed within the Carabao Cup closing. The Reds at the moment are looking for to maneuver previous on and off-field disappointment swiftly as they hunt Premier League glory.
Right here is how they will do exactly that.
It sounds easy, proper? Properly, it actually may very well be.
Liverpool already discover themselves 12 factors away from Arsenal after the Gunners gained their recreation in hand earlier than the worldwide break. They want one other 16 factors throughout their closing 9 matches to ensure high spot – simply 5 wins and a draw from their remaining fixtures. Dropped factors for Arsenal within the coming weeks would additionally decrease the overall required.
The earliest the Reds can win the title is throughout the subsequent three matches however it’s extra doubtless that they must wait till the top of April or starting of Might to mathematically safe the crown – barring any disastrous implosion within the subsequent few weeks.
Wrapping up the title as rapidly as doable and eliminating any nerves round Anfield will permit Liverpool supporters to chill out heading into the ultimate video games of the marketing campaign and restore that feel-good issue. Each subsequent match could be celebrated with a celebration ambiance, with the prospect of Alexander-Arnold’s exit pushed onto the periphery.
Conor Bradley may nicely be thought-about the long-term inheritor to Alexander-Arnold’s throne however Liverpool will undoubtedly purpose to signal one other right-back this summer season. Whether or not that is a assured and established starter or one other younger expertise able to competing with the Northern Eire worldwide stays to be seen.
However Liverpool should swiftly determine their switch targets – an inventory was doubtless compiled a while in the past given Alexander-Arnold’s contract state of affairs – and start discussions over summer season strikes. The England worldwide will likely be extraordinarily tough to interchange however there are some spectacular names who may assist fill the void.
Alexander-Arnold will likely be sorely missed at Anfield subsequent season, particularly contemplating his standing as native hero, however Liverpool can nonetheless appease supporters with contract renewals for his or her different stars. Each Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are nonetheless heading in the right direction to be free brokers this summer season and the Reds cannot afford to lose three massively influential figures in a single switch window.
Alexander-Arnold’s exit will definitely allow funds to be poured into recent phrases for Salah and Van Dijk and there stays an opportunity that a minimum of one of many distinctive duo put pen to paper.
Extending contracts for Salah and/or Van Dijk would undoubtedly increase morale amongst supporters and the enjoying squad, to not point out simply how vital offers can be on the sector come subsequent season.
