Trent Alexander-Arnold's skill against Southampton. (Photo by Sky Sports)
Liverpool led 2-0 at half-time in their EFL Cup tie against Southampton when Darwin Nunez scored the opener.
The Reds have made an incredible start to life under Arne Slott as the Merseyside club currently sit top of both the Premier League and Champions League.
The Carabao Cup is probably the lowest trophy on the Dutch manager's list of priorities, but as the reigning champions, the former Feyenoord boss took the competition seriously.
Slott fielded a strong line-up against Southampton on Wednesday night and it was his two big stars who were instrumental in first goal of the evening.
Trent Alexander-Arnold showed incredible skill to run away from two Saints stars before his pass eventually found its way to Nunes, who finished clinically.
The goal clearly shows why Real Madrid want Alexander-Arnold as the right-back continues to be linked with a move away from Liverpool. The 26-year-old is out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season and there has been no sign of a new deal until 2025.
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Will Trent Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool in 2025?
Liverpool are likely to work hard to agree a new contract with Alexander-Arnold behind the scenes as the right-back is a generational talent in his position.
This was recently announced by the star of the England team negotiations regarding his contract will not be played out in publicwhich has not allayed the fears of Liverpool fans amid links to Real.
Liverpool are targeting a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold
The right-back has won everything at Anfield and may want a new challenge in his career. The Englishman is also very friendly with Jude Bellingham, who is currently showing his talent in Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold looks set to sign a new contract, with moments like Darwin Nunes' goal underlining why Real are interested in the Reds defender.