Reds captain promises a tough Anfield night

Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool will make it ‘very difficult’ for Trent Alexander-Arnold when Real Madrid visit Anfield on Tuesday. The defender, now fit again after a hamstring injury, may face boos from the fans he once thrilled.

Van Dijk praised his former teammate but insisted sentiment stops at kick-off — which is about as welcoming as asking for paella in a Scouse chippy.