Jamie Carragher was “stunned what number of” 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 could 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 is the story of the sport. That is what we will probably be speaking about after the sport, and the again pages of each newspaper.
“I am stunned what number of. For me, I do not imagine any participant placing on that pink shirt who goes on to win trophies must be being booed.
“Booing one among your individual gamers whereas they’re enjoying shouldn’t be for me.”
Liverpool will face Brighton and Crystal Palace of their last two video games of their Premier League-winning marketing campaign – and Carragher went on to recommend Arne Slot shouldn’t choose 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’re pissed off with Trent, sing Conor Bradley or Steven Gerrard’s identify. Do not boo a participant because it opens you as much as criticism from supporters up and down the land about Liverpool supporters.”
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Robertson: Trent booing wasn’t good
Andy Robertson rushed to the defence of shut buddy 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 number of emotion round it. It is essential in these moments that I do not inform you methods to really feel and you do not inform me methods to really feel about it. All I can do is inform you how I really feel about it,” Robertson instructed Sky Sports activities.
“To begin with, I am disenchanted to lose my finest mate. Within the sport, we have executed all of it collectively. He is a tremendous participant and particular person. He is made me a greater participant and that comes from the underside of my coronary heart.
“He is taken me to ranges the place I by no means knew existed. He saved pushing me by the great years. And he is made a selection.
“His legacy at this membership is clearly there to see. The trophies he is received, the moments he is had in historical past will at all times be there. It is an emotional choice.
“For Trent, it isn’t been a simple one. In fact it isn’t. However he is made the choice. It isn’t good to see a buddy get booed, it wasn’t good. However as I stated, we won’t inform folks methods to act.
“I am unable to inform you how I really feel about it, I am extraordinarily pleased with him. I like him as a participant, I like him as a buddy. He will probably be missed as one among my finest pals within the sport.”
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.
“Basically and life, the advantage of dwelling in Europe, everybody can have their opinion. That is the identical right here in Liverpool,” Slot added.
Trent Alexander-Arnold throughout the 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield
“There have been individuals who weren’t so joyful, there have been individuals who had been joyful for him. They clapped for him. Just a few of them booed.
“Everyone seems to be entitled to their opinion. In the direction of the tip, a number of of them acquired an increasing number of optimistic. However for me, it is easy. I owe it to the staff, to the followers, to play a staff that may win a sport of soccer.
“Trent confirmed it as a result of he had two or three unbelievable balls. We had been so near successful it, partly due to him.
“For me, it isn’t that tough. And for the followers, they will have the response they need. I’ll at all times again my gamers, those I lead and put on the pink shirt.”
