Virgil van Dijk's two-word verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold's Anfield reception

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But Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans after he announced - before the end of last season - that he would be leaving AnfieldIf he makes it onto the pitch for the clash with Slot’s side, it is unlikely to be the warmest of welcomes for the local lad, even though he won a Champions League, two Premier Leagues, an FA Cup and an EFL Cup with Liverpool. He’s a very gifted player and he was important for us over all those years.

I was very happy to have him in my team.“We have been very successful, but now he's an opponent on Tuesday. If he plays then we have to make it very difficult for him to do what he's good at.”Although Alexander-Arnold has kept in touch with several of his old team-mates, Van Dijk has not been one of them.

Obviously I live my life and he lives his life in Madrid.”And when asked if he wants the atmosphere to be hostile for Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday night, Van Dijk said: “I'm not going to comment on that. I think he's been outstanding in his time in Liverpool and that's the only thing I can say.”Pushed to say if he thought it would be hostile, he simply said: “Let's see.” After the showdown with Real Madrid, Liverpool travel to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.“And then I go to the international team and hopefully qualify for the World Cup as well.