Fans think they've spotted what one Liverpool player 'said' to Trent Alexander-Arnold following their big win over Everton.
Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday to move 12 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game as he slotted past Jordan Pickford in the 57th minute, with David Moyes bemoaning the decision to allow the goal to stand.
The Reds secured a win and bragging rights over their cross-town rivals without first-choice right-back Alexander-Arnold, who was ruled out of the fixture following the injury he sustained against Paris Saint-Germain last month.
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With Conor Bradley also sidelined, Arne Slot deployed Curtis Jones at right-back, having played in midfield this season.
Jones delivered a stellar performance in defence as he helped his side keep a clean sheet.
After the result, the 24-year-old shared a warm embrace with Alexander-Arnold, who was in attendance at Anfield despite his injury.
And Alexander-Arnold immediately went to Jones, who had a conversation with his fellow Scouser.
They could be seen having a chat before the 26-year-old bursts out laughing.
Fans think Jones told Alexander-Arnold that he's 'taking his position' amid the Liverpool star's proposed move to Real Madrid.
One X user wrote: "I bet Curtis said 'I’m taking your position' and they both start laughing."
A second tweeted: "You could tell he was super invested in Curtis’ performance."
A third added: "That’s his PR telling him to do all that, his head is gone long time back."
Of course, Alexander-Arnold is out of contract this summer and seems to be close to joining Real on a free transfer.
He has spent his entire career at Liverpool, having graduated from the club's youth academy.
Alexander-Arnold has made 349 appearances across all competitions, but this season appears to be his last in a Liverpool shirt.
Topics: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, Football, Fan Reactions, Curtis Jones
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