Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has rejected the suggestion that his side were not as “hungry” as opponents Newcastle United during Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat. Newcastle won 2-1 at Wembley Stadium to secure their first domestic major trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.

At right-back, it seems increasingly likely that Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid. To lose his unique passing range would be a major blow. Conor Bradley, 21, is the other right-back at Anfield and is a good player, but he would need competition if Alexander-Arnold left.