If Jürgen Klopp can be considered the foundation, then Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold can be deemed as the pillars of the Liverpool football team.

The German maestro will hang up his tracksuit as manager when this season draws to its finale, rounding off an immensely successful eight-and-a-half-year tenure highlighted by ornaments of Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup triumphs decorating the Liverpool trophy cabinet.

Arne Slot is expected to be handed the colossal task of filling Klopp's shoes, but recent setbacks have bred a sense of uncertainty regarding the progressive path.



Liverpool's surge hit a road bump as it managed only two wins from its last seven outings, leading to a demoralizing Europa League exit at the hands of Atalanta alongside losing pace in the title race, falling behind Manchester City and Arsenal.

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As we are nearing the twilight of an era, Shearer has sparked debate regarding the potential fate of Liverpool's transformative trio who have blossomed under Klopp's tutelage.

"Salah, who was courted doggedly by Al Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian club, last summer, is about to enter the final year of his contract," he penned in a column for The Athletic.

"The same applies to Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk and all three have been absolutely key, iconic, fantastic players under Klopp.

What happens next?"

Last weekend, Salah had a rather public disagreement with Klopp, arguing on the touchline before entering the game in the 2-2 draw at West Ham.

Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold are best off staying exactly where they are.


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