Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot has admitted he’s “disenchanted” that Trent Alexander-Arnold shall be leaving the membership, calling him “a really, excellent full-back.” He additionally hinted that the England defender might be heading to Actual Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold revealed on Monday that he’ll go away Liverpool on the finish of his contract, which runs out on 30 June 2025, bringing his 20-year keep at Anfield to an finish.
Actual Madrid, who’ve been linked with him all through the season, have reportedly contacted Liverpool about signing the 26-year-old early so he can play within the FIFA Membership World Cup in the US, which begins on 14 June.
When requested concerning the attainable early transfer, Slot stated:
“He hasn’t confirmed something himself. It’s arduous for me to say the place he’s going. You may inform from my smile we each know the place, however it’s not official but.”
Liverpool have already been topped Premier League champions, with 4 matches to spare. They host second-placed Arsenal on Sunday, who’re 15 factors behind with solely three video games left.
Slot confirmed that Northern Eire’s Conor Bradley, 21, will begin at right-back rather than Alexander-Arnold, as he begins making ready for all times with out the long-serving defender.
“Like each Liverpool fan, we’re unhappy to see him go,” Slot stated.
“He’s not only a nice footballer, but in addition an excellent individual. I’ve labored at golf equipment like AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord the place key gamers go away typically. I’m used to it. When one high participant leaves, one other steps up — and that’s what we count on now.”
Sunday’s match shall be Liverpool’s first since Alexander-Arnold introduced his departure. Whereas the information has drawn blended reactions, Slot stated he received’t inform followers easy methods to reply.
“Individuals will at all times have opinions — about me, about Trent, about anybody. Perhaps it’s extra adverse now than standard, however I don’t pay an excessive amount of consideration to that.”
“I’ve spoken to Trent on WhatsApp. He stated himself he didn’t need the crew to be distracted by this. Hopefully, the followers give attention to the crew on Sunday. If the help is constructive in direction of Trent, then that’s advantageous too.”