After England advanced from their World Cup group, a wave of right-back injuries hit the squad. Former international Redknapp publicly criticised Tuchel's decision to leave out Alexander-Arnold, leaving the Three Lions dangerously short at right-back heading into the knockout stages.
Maguire believes Tuchel omitted Alexander-Arnold from his late call-up to reduce media scrutiny; England's right-back selection remains a source of tactical debate.
Liverpool are in serious talks with Szoboszlai over a new contract; if there is no progress this summer, the club could sell him to avoid repeating the free exits of Alexander-Arnold and Konaté.
Konaté has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid and is set to join on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer, with a four-year deal to be officially announced after Florentino Pérez's re-election.
Liverpool have confirmed centre-back Ibrahima Konaté will leave the club when his contract expires. Real Madrid may follow the free-transfer model used to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold to poach him, putting further strain on Liverpool's defensive rotation.
Florentino Perez named six players as the world's best in a television interview, with new signing Alexander-Arnold not among them.
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