Although Madrid could end up paying Liverpool a fee for Alexander-Arnold, losing Salah and Van Dijk after the England international is simply out of the question for the Reds, with the pair at the peak of their powers under Arne Slot.

Losses in penalty shootouts are certainly not uncommon in the football world; they can even be considered routine. Yet, the emotional toll these defeats take on players and teams cannot be understated.

Virgil van Dijk Earns Premier League Royalty Nod from John TerryJohn Terry’s Words Spark Debate Across the LeagueWhen John Terry speaks about centre-backs, football listens. The former Chelsea

Bayern Munich have been strongly linked with a move for Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk when his contract expires.