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Salah and Alexander-Arnold Involved in Heated Liverpool Training Incident

Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold had a tense moment during training ahead of their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. Cameras caught the two exchanging words, with Salah appearing relaxed and amused, while Alexander-Arnold looked visibly frustrated. Their teammates had to step in to keep things from escalating.

Tensions Rise Before PSG Clash

Liverpool head into their second-leg tie against PSG with a slight advantage after securing a 1-0 victory in Paris, thanks to a late Harvey Elliott strike. Arne Slot’s men were also indebted to Alisson Becker’s goalkeeping heroics that night. Now, they need just a draw at Anfield to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Ahead of the match, Liverpool held an open training session, where the exchange between Salah and Alexander-Arnold took place. As the squad walked off the pitch, footage from BeanymanSports captured Alexander-Arnold engaged in what appeared to be a stern discussion with Salah. While the Egyptian winger laughed, his teammate’s body language suggested frustration. The situation escalated to the point where Ibrahima Konaté stepped in to create some space between them, while Elliott intervened to ease the tension.

It remains unclear what sparked the disagreement, but it likely stemmed from a competitive training exercise. Whatever the cause, Liverpool’s manager will want to ensure that any lingering frustration doesn’t spill onto the pitch against PSG.

Uncertainty Over Liverpool Contracts

While the immediate concern is overcoming PSG, Liverpool are also facing significant long-term challenges. Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk are all in the final months of their contracts, creating uncertainty over their futures at the club.

Since arriving at Liverpool, Slot has repeatedly faced questions about these expiring deals, but time is running out for resolutions. The situation with Alexander-Arnold, in particular, has drawn attention, as the right-back has been strongly linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid star Steve McManaman recently weighed in on the speculation, suggesting he understands why Alexander-Arnold might be considering a fresh challenge abroad.

He told The Athletic: “If he feels as if he wants to experience a new lifestyle, new language, new culture, I’d have no qualms at all. It would be a huge miss for Liverpool but if he wants to do it, I’d completely respect him and be very proud because he’s a local lad who has done incredibly well, which is what I love more than anything.

“Real Madrid are a bigger, more professional, well-run machine now than when I joined. They have the new stadium, and some of the best players in the world. Of course, Jude Bellingham is there, who is close to Trent. He’s won every trophy manageable with Liverpool.”

Focus Shifts to Champions League Night

For now, Liverpool’s attention is firmly on their showdown with PSG. Despite holding a narrow lead, they know the French giants are more than capable of turning things around. The squad must be united if they are to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

The Salah-Alexander-Arnold incident may have grabbed headlines, but on match night, Liverpool will need both players at their best. Salah’s attacking brilliance and Alexander-Arnold’s playmaking from right-back are crucial to Slot’s plans. If they can put any training ground tensions behind them, Liverpool’s European dream will remain on track.