Slot ‘makes silly Alexander-Arnold decision’ as Liverpool XI confirmed v Tottenham
Liverpool could seal the Premier League title with a victory over Tottenham, and thousands of fans have gathered in excitement.
Arne Slot could seal a monumental title victory in his first season in charge as Liverpool will be crowned champions if they pick up all three points against Spurs.
With Spurs badly out of form, Liverpool are the heavy favourites to win the tie and seal their crown after an outstanding campaign.
The lineups are now out for the clash at Anfield, and a big decision has been made over Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool XI v Spurs
Right-back Alexander-Arnold has now returned to the Liverpool starting XI for over a month for the clash with Tottenham, in a huge call.
The England international has been injured since Liverpool’s Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, and returned to come off the bench against Leicester City last week.
| Trent Alexander-Arnold stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 29 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 6 |
He has now returned to the lineup, with Conor Bradley not even fit enough to take a place on the bench.
Joe Gomez and Curtis Jones have both played at right-back in Alexander-Arnold’s absence, but while this is welcome news for Slot, many Liverpool fans may be unhappy.
Alexander-Arnold should not be playing in title decider
A lot of Liverpool fans are unhappy as Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid when his contract at Anfield expires in the summer.
With the defender closing in on a move which will see Liverpool earn no transfer fee, some fans did not want the full-back to return to the team.
The atmosphere at Anfield is jubilant, but it remains to be seen how they will react to Alexander-Arnold appearing on the pitch for the first time since his move was revealed, on a potentially historic day for the club.
If Liverpool do win, Alexander-Arnold will lift his second Premier League title, and the Reds will draw level with Manchester United on 20 top-flight titles.
Fans will be in a celebratory mood if they do secure the victory against a weakened Spurs side, and many will hope that Alexander-Arnold does not become a distraction on the day as he plays.
Jones could have slotted in with Alexander-Arnold on the bench, and the defender should not be part of the team while there is speculation about his future until the title is confirmed.
If the 25-year-old receives a poor reception, then it will put a dampener on what could be the most enjoyable day for Liverpool fans as they witness their side win the Premier League at Anfield.