Trent Alexander-Arnold found himself at the center of the discussion during the international break in March despite the injury that excluded him from the first team of Thomas Tuchel in England.
The reports finally revealed the inevitable, the 26 -year -old who leaves almost some who leave Liverpool this summer and join Real Madrid. Naturally, the scutching of the Scouser takes the path previously traveled Steve McManaman and Michael Owen did not drop well on the Merseyside.
Liverpool had already been treated two significant shots before the international break when they had been dropped from the Champions League and beaten in the Carabao Cup final. The Reds are now trying to pass quickly and quickly disappoint the field as they hunt the glory of the Premier League.
Here’s how they can do that exactly.
It sounds simple, right? Well, it could certainly be.
Liverpool already finds himself 12 points away from Arsenal after the Gunners won their match in hand before the international break. They need 16 additional points in their last nine games to guarantee first place – only five wins and a draw of their remaining matches. The abandoned points for Arsenal in the coming weeks would also reduce the required total.
The sooner the Reds can win the title is in the next three matches, but it is more likely that they will have to wait until the end of April or the beginning of May to mathematically secure the crown – except any disastrous implosion in the coming weeks.
Wrap the title as quickly as possible and eliminate the nerves around Anfield will allow Liverpool supporters to relax before the last games in the campaign and restore this wellness factor. Each subsequent match can be celebrated with an atmosphere of celebration, with the prospect of the exit of Alexander-Arnold pushed to the outskirts.
Conor Bradley could well be considered the long-term heir to the throne of Alexander-Arnold, but Liverpool will undoubtedly aim to sign another rear this summer. Whether it is a guaranteed and established starter or another young talent capable of competing with the Northern Ireland International remains to be seen.
But Liverpool must quickly identify their transfer objectives – a list was probably compiled some time ago given the contractual situation of Alexander -Arnold – and start the discussions during the summer movements. The English international will be extremely difficult to replace, but there are impressive names that could help fill the void.
Alexander-Arnold will sorely miss Anfield next season, in particular given its status as a local hero, but Liverpool can always appease supporters with contract renewals for their other stars. Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk are still underway to be free agents this summer and the Reds cannot afford to lose three extremely influential characters in a transfer window.
The release of Alexander-Arnold will certainly make it possible to pay funds in fresh terms for Salah and Van Dijk and there is a chance that at least one exceptional duo put the pen on paper.
The extension of contracts for Salah and / or Van Dijk would undoubtedly increase morale among the supporters and the game team, not to mention how important offers are on the field to come next season.
