Alexander-Arnold had an afternoon to forget against Manchester United, as speculation continues to grow over a possible summer move to Real Madrid on a free transfer

Conor Bradley replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Liverpool starting lineup against Tottenham, but Arne Slot insists his vice-captain has not been dropped. Slot made only four changes to his side from the weekend’s 2-2 draw with Man United as the Reds arrived in north London for their Carabao Cup semi-final.

Liverpool have dropped Trent Alexander-Arnold from their Carabao Cup semi-final starting XI while the defender is being heavily linked with a move to Real Madri

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.

Liverpool are within touching distance of a first set of silverware to properly mark the start of the Arne Slot era at Anfield. The Merseysiders just have to manage to get past Ange Postecoglou’s wildly inconsistent Tottenham outfit at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening (and then once more at L4 in February).

Liverpool travel down to North London to face Tottenham for the first leg of the semifinals of their Carabao Cup tie.

Jamie Redknapp has warned Liverpool fans that turning down Real Madrid will be "almost impossible" for Trent Alexander-Arnold.