There were a few notable spectators in the directors’ box at Anfield on Thursday night to witness Liverpool book their ticket to the Carabao Cup final.

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While things continue to motor along serely on the pitch for Arne Slot and his players, there are some enormous concerns away from the playing field for the club to address, in particular the futures of three crucial players.
As it stands, the trio of Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk will all be free agents in less than five months’ time, as their contracts expire in June and there’s been no confirmation yet as to whether or not any of them will renew.
However, there was a presence at Anfield last night which might fuel increased hopes of a new deal for at least one of those three stalwarts.