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Alexander-Arnold exit won't overshadow title party - Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk is confident Liverpool's Premier League title celebrations will not be overshadowed by the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The Liverpool-born right-back, 26, announced last week that he will leave when his contract expires at the end of June, and he is expected to join Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold played for the first time since confirming his impending exit when he appeared as a substitute in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Sunday and was booed by some supporters.

Captain Van Dijk, who said the team are "gutted" to be losing such an important player, explained that Liverpool intend to celebrate their record-equalling 20th English top-flight title in style - ensuring Alexander-Arnold is part of the trophy lift celebrations at Anfield on Sunday, 25 May.