Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold following a subpar performance against Manchester United. Alexander-Arnold, who has been linked with a potential transfer to Real Madrid, struggled during the match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Van Dijk dismissed claims that the transfer rumors affected Alexander-Arnold’s play, emphasizing that the player is focused on performing well. Both Alexander-Arnold and forward Mohamed Salah face uncertain futures as their contracts expire in the summer.