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The prospect of Trent Alexander-Arnold transferring to Actual Madrid has generated vital buzz, particularly because the participant has reportedly rejected a number of contract renewal gives from Liverpool. Whereas the Spanish giants are eager on securing the right-back within the winter switch window, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has put an finish to any hypothesis of an imminent departure.
With Alexander-Arnold’s contract set to run out in June 2025, Actual Madrid has the choice to signal him on a pre-contract settlement this month for a summer time transfer. Nonetheless, reviews recommend the Spanish membership is keen to speed up the method with a €25 million supply to convey him in January. Regardless of the push, Liverpool appears decided to carry onto their star.
In Friday’s press convention, Slot was direct when addressing the rumors of an early switch: “I can let you know that he’s taking part in on Sunday. And hopefully he brings the identical performances as he introduced in for the final half 12 months. As a result of I believe all people noticed how nice of the primary half of the season he had and the way a lot he needs to win right here.“
Slot additionally emphasised Alexander-Arnold’s dedication and work ethic. “He performed an unbelievable sport in opposition to West Ham. I see him on the coaching floor each day, totally dedicated to us. He’ll play on Sunday until somebody tells me he’s sick,” Slot added with a contact of humor.
Liverpool’s place on the prime of each the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League is a key motive for his or her unwillingness to half with Alexander-Arnold midseason. The Reds are making ready for an important conflict in opposition to Manchester United this weekend, with the right-back anticipated to play a pivotal function as they purpose for his or her second-ever Premier League title.
Defensive setback for Liverpool
Whereas Liverpool has been dominant, each offensively (with a league-high 45 targets) and defensively (conceding solely 17 targets, tied with Arsenal for one of the best report), their backline faces a significant problem following an damage to Joe Gomez.
Gomez suffered a hamstring damage throughout Liverpool’s 5-0 thrashing of West Ham United final weekend. Slot supplied an replace on his situation: “Joe is clearly not in place along with his damage. He’ll be out for a couple of weeks, that’s sure.”
The choices for Liverpool’s line of defense stay restricted. Jarell Quansah, who changed Gomez within the West Ham match, is a possible candidate, whereas Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley are nonetheless recovering from accidents sustained in November. Slot is cautiously optimistic about their progress:
“Conor and Ibou will prepare with us right this moment for the primary time. So, (I’m) curious and to see the place they precisely are, after all. They’ve labored laborious to return again to the crew however the subsequent step is at all times, ‘How do you deal with crew classes?’ They’ll prepare with us right this moment, the 2 of them.”
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