Yet leaving Liverpool would surely also trigger some regrets. Alexander-Arnold continues to say he wants to be the club captain and he is, in theory, the next in line to do so considering his current role as deputy to Virgil van Dijk, another player whose contract runs out next summer .

Arnold's future at Liverpool is once again on the agenda. The right-back already indicated what he needs in order to extend his stay at the club.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has said he welcomes critcism from manager Arne Slot in order to become a feared defender in Europe.