Liverpool news as Trent Alexander-Arnold's brother can't resist speaking out

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Liverpool is aiming to finish the Premier League season inside the top five and secure qualification for next season's Champions League; the Reds are currently fifth in the table

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid are out of the Champions League(Image: Getty Images)

Having had their Champions League aspirations extinguished by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, Liverpool now faces a pivotal Merseyside derby this weekend.

A loss at Hill Dickinson Stadium could heap further pressure on manager Arne Slot, who has endured a difficult time during the Reds' title defense. Slot's players head into the weekend's fixtures sitting fifth in the Premier League, with Chelsea four points adrift and Brentford and Everton a further point behind.

With five English clubs set to qualify for next season's Champions League via their league standing, there is precious little room for error. Just 24 hours after Liverpool's European exit, former Red Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a similar fate.

Alexander-Arnold and his Real Madrid colleagues gave themselves a credible chance of overturning a first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich, but were ultimately undone by two late goals.

We have a pointed reaction from the right-back's brother, alongside a fresh assessment of Slot's future. Here are Liverpool.com's latest updates from around Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold's brother speaks out

Alexander-Arnold's brother Marcel hit back at Liverpool supporters during a stream while Madrid was bowing out of Europe.

The remark that appeared to trigger his response came from a Reds fan asking: "Weren't you a Liverpool fan yesterday?" — which prompted him to reference the Reds' home defeat.

Real Madrid lost to Bayern Munich in midweek(Image: Getty Images)

"I am a Liverpool fan, but the hate that comes in here comes purely from Liverpool fans. So I will stand on business," Marcel replied. "Listen, I am a Real Madrid fan, but when Liverpool win, I'm happy to see them win.

"But I care more about my brother than I care about Liverpool. Simple as that.

"So if someone is hating on my brother, I will roast whatever team you support. If it's Liverpool, then so be it. Your team got cooked yesterday. Relax."

Slot firing verdict

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane reckons Liverpool cannot dismiss Arne Slot so quickly after the Dutch manager delivered a league title.

Speaking on Stick to Football, Keane backed the Merseyside outfit to still finish the campaign in the Champions League positions.

"Yeah, you can't be sacking the manager a year after winning the league," the Irishman said. "They're [the fans] restless. Of course, but aren't most fans?

"It's about how they finish the season. They've got United in a couple of weeks. So, they're big games emotionally for the fans, aren't they? But I'll think they'll be fine for top five."