Virgil van Dijk was fuming with Trent Alexander-Arnold after a costly blunder in Liverpool’s showdown with Manchester United.

Virgil van Dijk was visibly livid with Trent Alexander-Arnold following a costly mistake during Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was clearly displeased with Trent Alexander-Arnold following a sloppy moment of play in yesterday’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United.

Alexander-Arnold struggled to find his best form as Arne Slot’s team was forced to settle for a point against a struggling United side, in a surprising result at Anfield.

Liverpool, coming off a string of impressive performances, were heavy favorites to secure a comfortable victory over their rivals. However, United shocked the hosts by taking an unexpected lead early in the second half.

Liverpool quickly regained the lead, but United responded, leveling the score at 2-2. Van Dijk’s frustration was evident in the video below…

Rumours flying about that Trent & Virgil squared up to each other in the changing room, With Virgil blaming Trent for the goals. Them cracks are coming. The look of disgust here is clear for all to see pic.twitter.com/ZJdmLiD2Wp

— AFC GLEN (@AFC_GLEN) January 5, 2025

Alexander-Arnold lost possession in United’s half and failed to track back quickly enough, forcing Van Dijk to clean up the mess. In response, the Liverpool captain gave his teammate a pointed, frustrated stare.

As for Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation, there’s growing concern that it could be causing unrest within the squad, potentially becoming a distraction for Liverpool. If unresolved, it might start to affect both his performance and team morale.

On the pitch, Liverpool has been firing on all cylinders, but off it, things have been far from smooth, with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future raising significant concerns. The England international is entering the final months of his contract with the club, and it’s hard not to wonder if the ongoing uncertainty about his future is starting to affect his performances.

Liverpool fans are likely frustrated by Alexander-Arnold’s inability to find his best form in such a crucial match, and it’s easy to see how the ongoing speculation about his future could be taking its toll. While Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are also approaching free agency, it was Alexander-Arnold’s noticeable drop in performance against United that stood out the most.