Trent Alexander-Arnold directly asked if he’s leaving Liverpool live on Sky and his answer speaks volumes

Sky Sports touchline reporter Patrick Davidson asked Trent Alexander-Arnold about his Liverpool future and got exactly the answer everyone was expecting.

Alexander-Arnold scored the only goal of the game in Liverpool's win over Leicester City to put the Reds just one win away from their second title of the Premier League era.

As the scorer, Alexander-Arnold spoke to Davidson along with man of the match Alexis Mac Allister, and the Sky Sports man concluded his interview by asking him how many more big moments he will be enjoying as a Liverpool player.

"I'm not gonna speak on my situation but these days are always special, scoring goals, winning games and winning titles," said the boyhood Liverpool fan, who's been on the club's books for more than 20 years.

"I'm glad to be a part of them."

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was part of the Sky Sports team at the King Power Stadium and hinted in his reaction that most people expect Alexander-Arnold to leave for Real Madrid.

While the player's response was understandably noncommittal at a key moment in the season, new contracts for team-mates Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk have amplified his silence.

Carragher wasn't alone in reacting to Alexander-Arnold's post-match comments.

While the response to his goal and celebration was overwhelmingly positive, there was a distinct whiff of resignation among Liverpool fans on social media after Davidson's question was deftly batted away by the Premier League and Champions League winner.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid. Image: Getty

"Well that's Trent gone then after that," posted one fan on X, formerly Twitter.

"Trent's off and he has been for weeks," admitted another. "It is what is is. But he's given us that moment today as a farewell and we should be thankful for it."

"Y'know what, whether or not Trent wants to stay, I'll always love him," conceded one supporter. "He's put us 3 points away from the league, now. If this is his grand send-off, so be it. You're forever in my best graces, scouse."

Another imaginative fan wrote: "I think the longer [the] Trent saga drags on, the more emotional the fans will get, if at the last day he comes forth and announce (sic)) he's staying, the emotional shock will force people to place him above [Steven] Gerrard as a greater local icon, it's a possible power move from Trent."

Incredible.

Liverpool will win the title in midweek if Crystal Palace beat Arsenal, or with a win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield next Sunday if they don't.