Liverpool will play their first game since their chances of a stunning triple were dashed in five gloomy days on Wednesday when they play their neighbors, Everton, in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.
Arne Slot's team is hoping to turn their attention back to winning the English Premier League for the twentieth time after losing to Newcastle United in the League Cup final and losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
After the Wembley loss, defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly started negotiating with Real Madrid about completing a summer transfer to Spain during the international break.
All three players—captain Virgil van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold , and top scorer Mohamed Salah—have the option to leave Merseyside for free when their contracts expire at the conclusion of the current campaign, which has led to constant speculation about their futures.
Manager Slot, however, declined to discuss the England full-back's future at Tuesday's pregame press conference, stating that his primary priority is on healing from the ankle injury that caused him to walk out of the PSG second leg and miss the cup final.
Slot reiterated his statement on Tuesday that transfer rumors are pointless as long as the trio is doing well. He has maintained this position throughout the season.
Liverpool had a difficult few days, losing 2-1 to Newcastle (a result that flattered Slot's team) and losing in a heartbreaking last-16 penalty shootout to an outstanding PSG.
Liverpool can be pleased with an incredible Premier League season in which they have only lost once in 29 games, despite those setbacks.
If Liverpool were to win the trophy for the second time in Premier League history and the first since the 2019–20 season, they would tie Manchester United for the most English trophies with 20.
Slot is also certain that his team will be prepared for the next "nine finals," which might see Liverpool tie their bitter rivals' all-time record.
Jarell Quansah commenced the match against the Magpies and may once again be selected for the fixture against Everton, as Alexander-Arnold, his customary deputy Conor Bradley, and versatile midfielder Joe Gomez were all declared unavailable for the League Cup final.
After the final whistle in the tense draw with Everton at Goodison Park on February 12, Slot stated that Conor Bradley had returned to the team but had only participated in a few sessions after a lengthy absence, necessitating a wise decision on their part.