There’s drama brewing in Liverpool — not so much on the field, but behind the scenes. Three key players — Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold—have contracts expiring at the end of the season.There’s no clear indication of what will happen to them, although in two months, they’ll be free to negotiate with interested clubs and leave as free agents in June.Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher isn’t too worried about Salah and Van Dijk, as he believes they’ll extend their contracts. But he’s finding it hard to accept that Trent is closer to leaving.”I think Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah will stay. But as time goes on, I’m increasingly convinced that Trent will go to Real Madrid. There will be a lot of frustration among fans if this uncertainty continues and he ends up not renewing his contract,” Carragher said to Sky.Jamie Carragher on Trent Alexander-Arnold.”You’re not winning the Ballon d’Or as a RB for Liverpool. The winners normally play for Real Madrid or Barcelona. I think its strange. Makes me think he is going to Real Madrid, Van Dijk & Salah will stay.”pic.twitter.com/q3vZvyScER— Kyama (@ElijahKyama_) October 27, 2024 He added that Liverpool fans don’t quite understand why Trent is so eager to leave.”We’ve had two players in the past, Steve McManaman and Michael Owen—two legends who played for Liverpool during less successful times. But Liverpool, with Trent in the team, has been at the top or near the top every season. So now, the average ‘Reds’ fan is thinking: If you’re a local lad, competing every week in the Premier League and the Champions League, what more could you want?”Carragher pointed out that Trent may be thinking more about his own goals than the club’s.”When asked about his ambitions — whether he’d rather win the Champions League, the World Cup, or the Ballon d’Or—he chose the Ballon d’Or. It’s a bit unusual, as you’d expect him to lean toward a team trophy. But he’s very ambitious, so why not? You only have one career. And Trent is a unique full-back, absolutely incredible,” Carragher added.EFL CUP – ROUND 4TuesdaySouthampton – Stoke 3-2 (2-1)/Harwood-Bellis 19, Armstrong 35 pen, Bree 88 – Phillips 45, Cannon 54/Brentford – Sheffield Wednesday 5-4 on pen (1-1)/Schade 11 – Gassama 57/Wednesday 22.30: (3.40) Brighton (3.50) Liverpool (2.10)22.45: (1.83) Aston Villa (3.50) Crystal Palace (4.50)22.45: (1.30) Man.Utd. (5.80) Leicester (9.00)22.45: (2.65) Newcastle (3.60) Chelsea (2.70)22.45: (9.00) Preston (5.80) Arsenal (1.30)23.15: (2.70) Tottenham (3.45) Man.City (2.55)***odds are subject to change***
