While intrigue continues to surround Liverpool's summer plans for their midfield, the subplot at right-back is almost equally as compelling.
For years Trent Alexander-Arnold has been firmly established as the first-choice on the right side of the back four for good reason. The Liverpool-born defender has helped redefine how the role of a full-back is viewed within the modern game and he has been the creative fulcrum for a Reds side that has won every top-level trophy under Jurgen Klopp.
"He's Kevin De Bruyne at right-back," Jamie Carragher memorable christened Alexander-Arnold a few years back but as the England international prepares to end a long, 11-month season against North Macedonia on Monday evening, questions over the next stage of the 24-year-old's evolution have never been louder.
