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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are both out of contract in the summer

Slot admits he cannot control future of Liverpool trio

Arne Slot said he "cannot control" the private lives of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold after the trio played their final Liverpool match before they become free to negotiate with other clubs.

Soccer • 30 Dec 24

Arne Slot wants Trent Alexander-Arnold to excel as part of the team

Slot reminds Alexander-Arnold to put team first

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot admires the ambition shown by Trent Alexander-Arnold in wanting to be remembered as the world's best right-back but reminded the defender he needs the team in order to do so.

Soccer • 20 Dec 24

Mo Salah's goals helped a somewhat jittery Liverpool take the points at Southampton

No new deal has Salah 'more out than in' at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah has said he is yet to receive a new contract offer from Liverpool and feels "more out than in" as he nears the end of his existing deal.

Soccer • 25 Nov 24

Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss England's Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland

Carsley forced to ring changes as injuries stack up

England interim manager Lee Carsley has had to make wholesale changes to his squad for their Group B2 Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, with eight players now unavailable due to injuries.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24

The Dutch defender says talks are ongoing

Van Dijk in talks to extend Liverpool contract

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said formal discussions over a contract extension have begun at the Premier League club, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) lined out in the unfamiliar position of centre midfield against Serbia

Alexander-Arnold working on midfield role for past year

Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed he has been working on his midfield role with England over the last year as he lauded Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham for their performances alongside him in the Euro 2024 win over Serbia.

Soccer • 17 Jun 24

"It was a good season, built on last season, got better as a team."

Liverpool had a good season, says Alexander-Arnold

Defender Trent Alexander-Arnold insists Liverpool have had a good season despite a disappointing end to the campaign.

Soccer • 27 May 24

The return of Dioga Jota (L) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (R) has given Liverpool a timely boost

Klopp: Trent and Jota return gives Liverpool a 'chance'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota gives their title hopes a much-needed boost.

Soccer • 20 Apr 24

Alexander-Arnold will be sidelined for a number of weeks

Alexander-Arnold out for 'a few weeks' with knee injury

Liverpool will be without Trent Alexander-Arnold for a number of weeks after the influential full-back suffered a knee ligament tear in the FA Cup win over Arsenal.

Soccer • 09 Jan 24

Virgil van Dijk (R) congratulates Trent Alexander-Arnold after he scored for Liverpool against Manchester City

Van Dijk: Alexander-Arnold is the complete package

Virgil Van Dijk has weighed into the debate over Trent Alexander-Arnold's best position by proclaiming his Liverpool team-mate as the complete package.

Soccer • 27 Nov 23

The Liverpool vice-captain struck late to ensure a share of the spoils

Klopp lauds 'super influential' Alexander-Arnold

Jurgen Klopp hailed Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance as 'super influential' after the right-back snatched a draw for Liverpool at Manchester City.

Soccer • 26 Nov 23

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his goal in front of the Manchester City fans

Alexander-Arnold snatches point for Liverpool at Etihad

Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland's 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

Soccer • 25 Nov 23

Trent Alexander-Arnold is talking up Liverpool's chances

Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool are title contenders

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold believes performances this season provide encouraging evidence they can again push Manchester City all the way in another epic title battle.

Soccer • 24 Nov 23

Right-back Alexander-Arnold has played midfield for England

Klopp less hostile to Alexander-Arnold midfield role

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has softened his opinion over Trent Alexander-Arnold's versatility as a potential midfielder but still believes he best serves the team from his natural right-sided role.

Soccer • 10 Nov 23

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates after the win

Trent hails Liverpool win for the ages

Trent Alexander-Arnold saluted one of the best performances of manager Jurgen Klopp's reign after helping Liverpool clinch a "very, very special" victory at Newcastle.

Soccer • 28 Aug 23

Jurgen Klopp shouts at linesman Gary Beswick during the match between Liverpool FC and Manchester City

Updated Klopp banned after FA appeal independent punishment

Jurgen Klopp has been handed a one-match touchline ban after the Football Association successfully appealed against the decision to only fine the Liverpool manager for confronting a match official.

Soccer • 11 Nov 22

Brenden Aaronson of Leeds United shoots while under pressure from Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold: 'Something's not going right'

Trent Alexander-Arnold says Liverpool believe in themselves but admitted it is clear "something's not going right" at the moment.

Soccer • 30 Oct 22

Luis Diaz is out of action until December

Liverpool's Diaz out of action until after World Cup

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has been ruled out until December with a knee injury sustained at Arsenal on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Jurgen Klopp calls time on Liverpool's title challenge

Liverpool's title hopes have ended, admits Klopp

Jurgen Klopp conceded Liverpool's title hopes were over after Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Arsenal, where the visitors' woes were compounded by injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Luis Diaz.

Soccer • 09 Oct 22

Trent Alexander Arnold's World Cup hopes are in the balance

Klopp defends 'exceptional' Trent Alexander Arnold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has sprung to the defence of Trent Alexander Arnold, insisting the right-back remains world-class despite his England exclusion.

Soccer • 30 Sep 22

Trent Alexander-Arnold has said that Liverpool must claim at least one trophy a season given their current strength

Alexander-Arnold: No trophy would be 'massive failure'

Trent Alexander-Arnold admits it will be a "massive failure" if Liverpool do not win at least one trophy this season.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Trent Alexander-Arnold (R) embraces Ibrahima Konate at the final whistle

Trent Alexander-Arnold: We never make things easy

Liverpool made life difficult for themselves against Villarreal but were confident in getting the job done, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said after his side came back from two goals down to reach the Champions League final.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Liverpool thriving on pressure, says Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool are thriving on the pressure of playing for an unprecedented quadruple and every game feels like a final now, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold said ahead of his side's Champions League semi-final second leg at Villarreal.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Trent Alexander-Arnold is in line to face Watford

Alexander-Arnold ready for Liverpool return

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has made a rapid recovery from a hamstring injury and could be involved against Watford on Saturday.

Soccer • 01 Apr 22

Trent Alexander-Arnold has picked up a hamstring injury

Alexander-Arnold sidelined with hamstring injury

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to spend weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Soccer • 18 Mar 22