Was Alexander-Arnold's head 'elsewhere'?

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold "looked like his head could have been elsewhere" against Manchester United, says former Brighton striker Glenn Murray.

The England international struggled to deal with United wing-back Diogo Dalot for the majority of the game and left the Reds exposed down their right flank.

Was it just a bad day at the office? Or is it reflective of his contract situation and the rumours of a move to Real Madrid?

"It would be fair to say defending has never been his strong point," said Murray on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "But what he can give Liverpool going forward is better than going the other way.

"A stat popped up during the game and it said 60% of Manchester United's attacks had come down his side.

"We are in January, he is a free agent and clubs are allowed to contact him. Who knows what has arrived in the inbox.

"It is really difficult because I am sure he is trying to do his best, as we would also all expect, but when your future is uncertain it can have a negative effect on the way you play.

"It did look like his head could have been elsewhere.

"We don't know what is going on behind closed doors but Liverpool will want to get this resolved as soon as possible."

Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds