Arnold has faced heavy criticism over the last few games due to his defensive performances, but Arne Slot has dismissed the suggestion that teams have started to focus play down the right flank. Alexander-Arnold has been unable to escape the spotlight recently,

Trent Alexander-Arnold took aim at a Tottenham ball boy during Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Lucas Bergvall’s goal in the 86th minute sealed the win for Ange Postecoglou’s side in the first leg of their semi final against the Premier League leaders.

Arnold’s situation known during their Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham on Wednesday night. The right-back is out of contract at the end of the season and there has been no signs that a new deal is going to be signed by the England international.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was taunted by Tottenham's fans after Lucas Bergvall scored the winning goal and responded with a gesture that referenced Liverpool's success in Europe

Liverpool have dropped Real Madrid transfer target Trent Alexander-Arnold from their EFL Cup semi-final first XI

Liverpool fans rightly reserve the right to be disappointed with a poor performance – and Trent Alexander-Arnold was no exception after a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.