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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has refused to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's future with the expectation now that the Reds' number 66 will be heading to Real Madrid when his contract expires.

Over the international break, it emerged in Spain that Real Madrid is confident of tying up a deal for Alexander-Arnold.

But the final was the first time we deserved to lose a game."

"I understand the frustration of Liverpool supporters towards Trent Alexander-Arnold over his decision to join Real Madrid but I don't think they can be too critical," Reds legend Graeme Souness wrote for the Daily Mail last week.

"I'm not sure whether the backlash is more because Liverpool won't be getting a substantial fee or just that Trent has chosen to leave.

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot

There is zero benefit to him or Liverpool in this coming out at this time, with a league title still to be won.

"Whatever the reasoning, the flak that may come his way in the remaining months will be nothing he can't handle

You don't play for a club like Liverpool with a poor temperament so he will cope with the criticism.

"He has given good service