Liverpool FC’s joyful day turned into one of panic, as a car crashed into a crowd of fans during the club’s Premier League victory parade on Monday, May 26. The incident happened around 6:00 PM on Water Street, just after the club’s open-top bus had passed the area.

A total of 47 people were confirmed hurt in the accident. Twenty-seven were taken to hospitals, with two in serious condition. The North West Ambulance Service also confirmed that four people were trapped under the car and had to be pulled out by firefighters.

Emergency services responded quickly, and roads were closed for hours while police investigated. A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene. Police said the act is not being treated as terrorism.

Liverpool FC shared that the club is in contact with Merseyside Police about the incident. ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident�? they wrote on their socials.

The city had been in high spirits earlier that day, celebrating Liverpool FC’s latest Premier League title—their first since 2020. Thousands lined the streets for the team’s parade, which had passed through major roads in Liverpool.

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Now EPL eighth placer Brighton pulled off a stunning 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on Monday, May 19. The home side came from behind twice before sealing the match with a late goal from 20-year-old Jack Hinshelwood.

Liverpool started strong, with Harvey Elliott giving them the lead in just the 9th minute. Yasin Ayari quickly answered for Brighton, slotting in an equaliser. Liverpool took the lead again through Dominik Szoboszlai, but Brighton would not give up. Substitute Kaoru Mitoma made it 2�? with a cool finish.

With just five minutes left on the clock, Hinshelwood came off the bench and scored what looked like the winner. The goal was flagged for offside at first, but after a VAR check, it was allowed to stand. 

Liverpool, who have already secured the league title, looked flat at times. Mohamed Salah had a big chance in the second half but failed to finish.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed his Liverpool exit at the end of the 2024/25 season, closing a 20-year journey with his boyhood club. The 26-year-old icon shared the news on social media on Monday, May 5. Meanwhile, news reports of him agreeing to a free transfer to Real Madrid surfaced just hours later.

Trent joined Liverpool’s youth system at six years old and made his senior debut in 2016. Since then, he has played 352 matches with the Reds and scored 115 goals as a right-back. He was also a key player with the club’s bids for the Premier League, Champions League, and the FA Cup.

The right-back star is known for his link-up play with forward Mohamed Salah, and has shared over eight years of bond with him. The latter penned a heartfelt message on his X (formerly Twitter) account: ‘It’s been a pleasure sharing a special friendship with you and playing alongside you�?

Real Madrid on Trent for Club World Cup

News about Real Madrid wanting Trent to join them in time for the Club World Cup this summer surfaced after the footballer announced his exit from Liverpool. The Spanish side plans to talk with Liverpool about Trent’s possible ‘early release�?from his contract.

Real Madrid believes participating in the said tournament will help Trent settle faster before the 2025/26 season begins.

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Liverpool has talked to people close to Alexander Isak, 25, a striker from Newcastle, about moving to their team this summer. They want him for next season.

Wolves are also looking at Diogo Jota, 28. Jota plays for Liverpool now, but Wolves want him back. They are watching what happens with him and may try to bring him back to their team this summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester United wants more money for Marcus Rashford, 27. Rashford has done well while on loan at Aston Villa, and his strong play has got him a spot back in the England team.

Man Utd also looks at two young players: Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Meanwhile, Bournemouth wants to sign Liverpool’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. AC Milan wants to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City but will not keep Joao Felix, who is on loan from Chelsea.

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So far, the 2024-25 season has been a rollercoaster for Liverpool FC and their fans. They are running away with the Premier League, but have been bounced out of every competition outside of it. It is impressive that they are set to win the English top flight, but not as striking when looking at their overall performances.

They have become more reliant on their star players, particularly Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. All these players are out of contract in the summer of 2025, but the hometown kid Trent might be the biggest departure for the team. Find out more about how Trent could be the club’s biggest loss in the summer.

Almost everything goes through Trent

Even though he’s a right-back, Trent has become a crucial part of the Liverpool system. He is not the best at defending his opponents, but he is always dangerous when it comes to his offensive contributions. He arguably has the best passing range out of any player in the world of football. 

Alexander-Arnold can pop up with an assist against any kind of defence because of his passing range and boldness to send the ball into dangerous areas. He and Mo Salah have combined for all kinds of goals throughout their seven-year stint as teammates. 

At the same time, Trent is also a difference-maker when it comes to playing against settled defences. With a simple cross or ball over the top, Trent can unlock Liverpool’s attacking firepower, arguably the best in the world due to players like Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Darwin Núñez, and Salah.

Bradley is a good player, but not the perfect replacement

If Trent does not re-sign with Liverpool, the obvious choice to replace him at right-back is Conor Bradley. The 21-year-old Northern Ireland international is a talented player, but he does not possess the same qualities as the kid who grew up in Merseyside. 

Bradley is more of a traditional full-back compared to Trent, which makes him a more natural fit for most systems. However, he is not a game-breaker like Trent, who can make a good pass that wins the game for LFC. Bradley is the better defender, but the ceiling is not as high when compared to Alexander-Arnold.

Trent might be headed to Real Madrid

When Real Madrid knocks on a player’s door, it would be foolish to ignore them. Los Blancos is the world’s most successful football club, and if they are intent on getting a player, they will most likely get them. Trent has been on their radar for a long while, and with the right-back running down his contract, it could be another free transfer coup for Real.

They already made the same approach with Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, so they could get another superstar in their hands with Trent. He does not fit the usual Madrid superstar, but he is a transcendent talent who goes beyond his position as a right-back. 

Liverpool have a problem on their hands

Trent is arguably the biggest loss for Liverpool in the summer, but that could change if both Virgil and Salah also run down their contracts. They have all been superb for the Reds, delivering a Premier League title in 2020 and a Champions League trophy in 2019. They are also the likely winners of the 2024-25 EPL title, which would be a great end to an era.

However, considering that Trent is only 26 and the other two are still performing at a high level, this could be disastrous for LFC. Their three building blocks are likely out of the door, but at least, they are giving them a trophy on their way out. We will never know until they re-sign, or their contracts expire, but it’s not looking good.

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Mohamed Salah has been stellar since he joined Liverpool on a £36.5 million transfer from Fiorentina. It was a club-record fee then, but it has ended up being one of the best deals in Premier League history. Since then, the Egyptian forward has scored 241 goals and dished out 109 assists across all competitions. 

In the current 2024-25 season, Salah is leading a title charge for Liverpool. It would be his second Premier League trophy, making a case for being among the top superstars in the English top flight. However, fellow EPL legend Rio Ferdinand disagrees with calling the winger the greatest the league has ever seen. 

The Premier League has been a home for legends

Considering that England’s top flight is the biggest domestic league in the world, it is hard to deny that it has quality. This can be seen in how many stars have come through the ranks like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suárez, Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and more. With that quality of names, Salah is up there with the all-time greats. However, Ferdinand has both Henry and Ronaldo over him. 

‘No chance. He’s not ahead of Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo�?Stats-wise and consistency-wise he is in the conversation, in the top three definitely, but in terms of someone who excites me, the maverick, that’s what elevates them for me to be the best�? Rio said.

That is almost a unanimous opinion across the football world barring Liverpool fans. Arsenal’s Henry was a magical player, who starred in the league with his superb skill set and undeniable aura.

Ronaldo was a super talent unearthed by Manchester United from Portugal. He won one of many Ballon D’or awards in 2008 while playing for the Red Devils. While Salah can replicate that achievement this year, he will still likely be behind Henry and Ronaldo for most people. 

Salah is a proven Premier League legend

Despite Rio and his colleagues not calling him the greatest-ever Premier League player, it should be noted that they respect what Salah has done. Leading Liverpool to unprecedented success in the Premier League era is something that even a legend like Steven Gerrard failed to do.

Salah is now on pace to do it twice during his spell for the Reds. He may never reach the same popularity as Henry or Ronaldo during their pomp in the Premier League, but Salah does not need to prove himself to anyone any more. 

He has cemented himself as a legend in England’s top league, and he will be fondly remembered as the greatest Egyptian and potentially the best African-born player in the competition’s history.

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