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Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi has named the three defenders who have shaped his meteoric rise to the top of world football. The teenage sensation, who recently tasted World Cup glory with Spain, revealed a surprising admiration for a Liverpool icon alongside two legendary figures from Camp Nou history.

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has urged the Reds to trigger their €55 million (£47m) purchase option for Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo. The 27-year-old centre-back has quickly become a mainstay at Anfield since arriving on a season-long deal from the Catalan giants in August.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has no intention of turning his back on Real Madrid during the upcoming January transfer window despite a difficult period in the Spanish capital. The England international has seen his playing time restricted under Jose Mourinho, leading to intense speculation regarding a potential emotional return to Liverpool.

Alexander Isak has insisted he should not have to dive to win penalties following Liverpool's controversial Premier League defeat to Arsenal. The striker spoke out after the Key Match Incidents Panel confirmed he was wrongly denied a spot-kick following a blatant shirt pull by Jurrien Timber.