Trent Alexander-Arnold Breaks Silence on Frosty Reaction to Liverpool Substitution
The usually effervescent Trent Alexander-Arnold was nowhere to be found on social media after Liverpool’s convincing win over Brentford on Sunday, and for good reason. The English right-back was substituted off the pitch in the 72nd minute, along with Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, sparking a wave of criticism from fans and pundits alike.
Alexander-Arnold’s disinterested reaction to being taken off by coach Arne Slot raised more than a few eyebrows, with some even questioning his commitment to the Reds. But, as is often the case, there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
Slot himself was quizzed about the substitution and Alexander-Arnold’s subsequent reaction in his post-match press conference. "He didn’t look that happy after being taken off, you mean?" Slot replied, downplaying the issue. "I understand. Every player wants to play 90 minutes, but I don’t think the players that were on the bench from the start were really happy with the choice I made."
It’s clear that Alexander-Arnold had just returned from the international break and wasn’t at his usual top form. "Trent came back from the national team, where in the beginning of the tournament he played quite a lot and then he didn’t," Slot explained. "He had a few weeks off, came back and it is only his third game and we have to take care of him. We need him for the whole season, not just for the first two games."
Slot also praised Liverpool’s depth, singling out Conor for particular praise. "The good thing for me is that I have a very good backup as well with Conor, that means we are taking care of Trent, but he played a good game."
Finally, Alexander-Arnold has broken his silence, tweeting a simple but effective "First win at home, fans were incredible as always." It seems like the right-back is choosing to focus on the positives and put the drama surrounding his substitution behind him.
So, what’s next for Alexander-Arnold? According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are eager to initiate contract talks with the 24-year-old, who is currently tied down to the Reds until 2025. However, Real Madrid remain hot on his heels, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll remain a Liverpool player long-term.
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