Trent Alexander-Arnold enabled against Southampton. (Images from Sky Sports)
Liverpool took a 2-0 lead at half-time in their EFL Cup clash with Southampton with the opener courtesy of Darwin Nunez.
The Reds have made an incredible start to life under Arne Slot, with the Merseyside club currently sitting top of the Premier League and Champions League tables.
The Carabao Cup is probably the lowest trophy on the Dutch manager’s list of priorities, but as the defending champions, the former Feyenoord boss has taken the competition seriously.
Slot fielded a strong line-up against Southampton on Wednesday night and it was two of their biggest stars who played a part in first goal of the night.
Trent Alexander-Arnold produced an incredible piece of skill to get away from two Saints stars before his pass finally found its way to Nunez, who finished clinically.
The goal shows exactly why Real Madrid wants Alexander-Arnold as the right-back continues to be linked with a move away from Liverpool. The 26-year-old is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season and there is no sign of a new deal until 2025.
Darwin Núñez with a great finish to give Liverpool the lead against Southampton? pic.twitter.com/UuOy8YB2HR
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Will Trent Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool in 2025?
Liverpool are likely to be working hard to try to agree a new contract with Alexander-Arnold behind the scenes, as the right-back is a generational talent in his position.
The English star has recently stated this negotiations on his contract will not take place in publicwhich has not eased the fears of Liverpool fans amid links with Real Madrid.
Liverpool have Trent Alexander-Arnold’s replacement in mind
The right-back has won it all at Anfield and may want a new challenge in his career. The Englishman is also a close friend of Jude Bellingham, who is currently showing his talent in Madrid.
The likelihood of Alexander-Arnold signing a new contract is high, with moments like Darwin Núñez’s goal highlighting why Real Madrid are interested in the red defender.
