Liverpool's pre-seasonAs Alexander-Arnold says, the best way for him to get through this was to focus entirely on the match and his role at Real Madrid. That helped him push on and perform what must

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has posted to social media as Liverpool face links over a possible transfer. According to reports, the Reds are among the clubs looking to snap up the Brazilian with his Los Blancos future appearing unclear.

Hendrick concludes with one of the most sobering thoughts of the episode. Though the financials make sense, the departure of Diaz represents something deeper. “You can never replace what we lost with that fella,” he says of the emotional weight tied to Jota and by extension to the departing Diaz.

Liverpool star Luis Diaz is expected to make a decision on his future when the squad return for preseason next week. Arne Slot's stars will report back to their base in Kirkby on Tuesday July 8 following a change to their schedule after the tragic death of Reds star Diogo Jota.

Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours as the Reds have a growing to-list before the window closes on September 1