Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted everyone at the club is disappointed by Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘s decision to leave the club at the end of the season. The England international
confirmed on Monday he will not extend his contract when it expires in the summer, amid persistent speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
Slott has yet to speak to Alexander-Arnold in person following the announcement, having only sent him a WhatsApp message, and plans to speak to the player himself on Friday to gauge his feelings about the mixed reception he has received from fans and pundits.
“We are all disappointed he is leaving,” Slot said.
“Not only because he is a good man leaving the club, เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา. but he is also a very good full-back. “
But I’ve worked at clubs like AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord where every season there are good players leaving so I’m used to that. “
In my experience, and at this club as well, when a very good player leaves there is always another good one to step in. That should happen again now.”
Alexander-Arnold’s decision to end a 20-year association with the club has sparked mixed reactions from fans, and Slot says it is not for him to tell fans how to feel.
“The fans have their opinions on us, whether it’s Trent, myself or others, and that’s normal. “
Maybe more than they’re used to and sometimes more negative but I don’t follow it all. “
Trent would prefer the team and the club not be distracted by the news and I hope the energy from the fans on Sunday is on the team, rather than on Trent, unless it’s positive. In that case the fans can do whatever they want.”