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Van Dijk defends Trent as Reds keen to hit back at Tottenham

Liverpool's English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) vies with Manchester United's Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot. [AFP]

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after his poor display against Manchester United, rejecting suggestions that Real Madrid's interest has had a negative impact on his teammate.

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