Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has warned Arne Slot that the humiliating loss against Newcastle United in the League Cup final was a "look into what life might be like without Trent Alexander-Arnold" if he departs Anfield.

The future of the England right-back remains unresolved, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the season - meaning he can depart for nothing if he fails to renew his deal.

In the wake of Liverpool's 2-1 defeat in the League Cup final at Wembley this month, ex-Reds full-back Warnock has revealed his concerns as he assessed the void that Alexander-Arnold could leave at Anfield if he is to leave this summer.

The 33-time international hobbled off during his team's defeat against PSG in the second leg of the Champions League last-16, meaning he missed the subsequent cup final loss versus the Magpies.

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Asserting that the absence of Alexander-Arnold was glaring against the Toon as the Reds slumped to a humbling loss, Warnock exclusively told Liverpool.com : "The loss to Newcastle was a bit of a look into what life might be like without Trent Alexander-Arnold, if he is to leave this summer.

They coped with losing players like Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard, they can cope without Trent.

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