Jamie Carragher was “surprised how many” boos had been heard as Trent Alexander-Arnold got here on throughout Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Alexander-Arnold got here off the bench within the 67th minute to make his first look since he confirmed he can be leaving the membership on the finish of his contract and obtained a frosty reception from the Anfield crowd.
Talking on Tremendous Sunday, Carragher stated: “That’s the story of the game. That’s what we will be talking about after the game, and the back pages of every newspaper.
“I am stunned what number of. For me, I do not consider any participant placing on that pink shirt who goes on to win trophies needs to be being booed.
“Booing one of your own players while they’re playing is not for me.”
Liverpool will face Brighton and Crystal Palace of their remaining two video games of their Premier League-winning marketing campaign – and Carragher went on to counsel Arne Slot shouldn’t decide Alexander-Arnold in these video games to keep away from a “circus” ending to the season.
He added: “That [booing him] was a step too far. That would’ve been his final efficiency, which may be the best factor as Liverpool do not want a circus.
“If you are frustrated with Trent, sing Conor Bradley or Steven Gerrard’s name. Don’t boo a player as it opens you up to criticism from supporters up and down the land about Liverpool supporters.”
Carra: Trent put his model above Liverpool
Carragher then went on to reference feedback made by Alexander-Arnold from earlier within the season, the place he revealed his ambitions to at some point win the Ballon d’Or trophy and ranked it above successful the Champions League in significance for the rest of his profession.
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The defender lifted Europe’s elite trophy with the Reds in 2019 however Carragher claimed his drive for particular person honours highlights the participant viewing himself as a “brand” slightly than prioritising group achievements.
“Trent was asked whether he’d want to win the Champions League or the Ballon d’Or and he said Ballon d’Or – even if he thinks that, it’s not the right answer for a local player at Liverpool,” Carragher continued.
“The club has to come first. That showed Liverpool supporters he’s not a player who thinks about the club more than himself. He’s a brand. He’s an amazing footballer and that’s why Real Madrid want him.”
Robertson: Trent booing wasn’t good
Andy Robertson rushed to the defence of shut good friend Alexander-Arnold, who’s being closely linked with a transfer to Actual Madrid, and the “legacy” he has created on the membership.
“There’s a lot of emotion around it. It’s crucial in these moments that I don’t tell you how to feel and you don’t tell me how to feel about it. All I can do is tell you how I feel about it,” Robertson advised Sky Sports activities.
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Andy Robertson reacts to Trent Alexander-Arnold getting booed by the followers when he was subbed on within the second-half of Liverpool’s Premier League match in opposition to Arsenal.
“First of all, I’m disappointed to lose my best mate. In the game, we’ve done it all together. He’s an amazing player and person. He’s made me a better player and that comes from the bottom of my heart.
“He is taken me to ranges the place I by no means knew existed. He saved pushing me via the nice years. And he is made a selection.
“His legacy at this club is obviously there to see. The trophies he’s won, the moments he’s had in history will always be there. It’s an emotional decision.
“For Trent, it isn’t been a simple one. After all it isn’t. However he is made the choice. It is not good to see a good friend get booed, it wasn’t good. However as I stated, we will not inform folks how you can act.
“I can’t tell you how I feel about it, I’m extremely proud of him. I love him as a player, I love him as a friend. He will be missed as one of my best friends in the game.”
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Arne Slot offers his response as he noticed his aspect squander a 2-0 lead in opposition to Arsenal, in addition to Trent Alexander-Arnold receiving a blended reception upon his return to Anfield since asserting his departure.
Slot: Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinion
Liverpool boss Arne Slot, who outlined how “disappointing” it was to listen to about Alexander-Arnold’s exit within the build-up to the assembly with Arsenal, additionally referenced the boos his defender obtained within the aftermath of the 2-2 draw.
Slot was fast to level out that the hostile reception was not shared throughout all the fanbase, with some followers selecting to applaud the 26-year-old when he changed Conor Bradley.
“In general and life, the good thing about living in Europe, everyone can have their opinion. That’s the same here in Liverpool,” Slot added.
Trent Alexander-Arnold through the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield
“There were people who were not so happy, there were people who were happy for him. They clapped for him. A few of them booed.
“Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinion. In direction of the tip, a number of of them obtained increasingly optimistic. However for me, it is easy. I owe it to the group, to the followers, to play a group that may win a sport of soccer.
“Trent showed it because he had two or three incredible balls. We were so close to winning it, partly because of him.
“For me, it isn’t that tough. And for the followers, they’ll have the response they need. I’ll at all times again my gamers, those I lead and put on the pink shirt.”
