Pennsylvania, where work is under progress ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, is the first site the Reds make on their Stateside trip.
With tickets for the game available online, Arne Slot’s squad plays Real Betis in a friendly at Acrisure Stadium Friday.
Ahead of the La Liga game, Liverpool participated in another session at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex; check pictures of the training session in the gallery below.
Arne Slot discusses Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool future in reference to Real Madrid
Arne Slot, head coach of Liverpool, has spoken on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future in front of possible Real Madrid transfer.Alexander-Arnold has started his Liverpool contract’s last 12 months, same as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
As it stands, the England international would be free to talk about a pre-contract arrangement with overseas teams from January 2025.
Links with reigning European winners Real Madrid, who might provide Alexander-Arnold the chance to play alongside his England colleague and friend Jude Bellingham, have resulted from the defender’s contract circumstances.
Los Blancos apparently regard Alexander-Arnold as someone who might be Dani Carvajal’s long-term successor from Euro 2024.Slota tackles Alexander-Arnold’s future.Liverpool reportedly ready to offer Alexander-Arnold a fantastic contract to stay with the Merseyside team, but Real Madrid is waiting to pounce.
Before Liverpool’s pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Slot was asked whether he felt the club’s chances of locking Alexander-Arnold down to a new term were strong.
“My answer will probably be a bit dull,” Slot informed reporters; “you have heard this answer in the last five six, seven years. Though not mentioned here, keep trying; I would say!” That contract condition is not discussed here!
Saturday’s clash with La Liga team Real Betis in Pittsburg marks the start of the Reds’ pre-season tour of the USA.
Alexander-Arnold, on one of numerous famous names enjoying some time off following a hectic summer of international football, will not be involved in the friendly, though.Slot will be eager to retain Alexander-Arnold.Though he was hesitant to say anything about any contract negotiations, Slot will surely be eager to keep one of the top full-backs from the Premier League.
If Liverpool were to replicate the heights of the Jurgen Klopp era, the Dutchman will understand the need of preserving the experience and quality of important players like Alexander-Arnold.
Making 310 competitive games for his boyhood club, the 25-year-old has scored 19 goals and disced 81 assists.
Liverpool has thanks the defender for helping them to win the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Supercup, two EFL Cups.