Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has been castigated by a club legend. He has been told what he needs to do as the Reds hunt down a 20th title.

Brandon Barker was, at one point, one of the hottest prospects in Manchester City 's youth system. And shortly before breaking into the Liverpool first team, Alexander-Arnold found out exactly why in an Under-21s game at Anfield. City won 3-0, with Barker scoring two and setting up the other.

Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-finals later this week but Arne Slot could have some concerns about Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk ahead of the game

Fresh off thrashing Tottenham 4-0 in the semi-final second leg midweek to book their place in the Carabao Cup final, Liverpool continue their quest for another Wembley date when they head to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has yet to commit his future to Real Madrid, despite reports to the contrary originating within Spain. That being said, our sister site CaughtOffside now shares exclusive information pertaining to the Englishman’s ongoing contract saga at Liverpool and interest abroad.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Liverpool and join Real Madrid in a high-profile free agent move in the summer, with the England right-back set to land a jackpot contract.