5) Paris Saint-Germain PSG deservedly beat Liverpool in the Champions League last 16, proving they are the real deal in this year’s competition, as Luis Enrique has masterminded the swift restructuring of his side to ensure they do not miss Kylian Mbappe at all.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is not the only Liverpool player whose contract is running down. Captain Virgil van Dijk and star forward Mohamed Salah are in the same position.

But it is the prospect of Van Dijk following Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real that will fill Liverpool fans with dread. It has emerged that the right-back is on the verge of signing for the Spanish giants and his superstar teammate could follow.