Watching on from home, former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel gave some advice for Trent on what do against Doku next time. Although Alexander-Arnold had a rough time against Doku, the Belgian ultimately did not create anything much at all for City.

Liverpool have also been linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, but reports suggest that the Dutchman does not suit Arne Slot’s tactical approach. Frimpong has a £33m release clause, making him an attractive option, but his attacking tendencies and defensive vulnerabilities might not align with Liverpool’s long-term plans.