Liverpool fans furious at ‘Ridiculous’ Alexander-Arnold news v Brighton
Trent Alexander-Arnold has quickly gone from hero to zero at Liverpool, and fans are furious with the defender ahead of his exit.
Liverpool are set to sign Jeremie Frimpong as his replacement, but for the rest of this season, the debate will rage on over whether the outgoing right-back should be included in the squad.
Alexander-Arnold has caused fury over the nature of his impending move to Real Madrid and was heavily booed at Anfield as Liverpool drew with Arsenal last week.
However, Alexander-Arnold is in the squad to face Brighton in Liverpool’s final away game of the season, and fans are angry with this decision.
Liverpool fans angry at Alexander-Arnold inclusion v Brighton
With tensions building over the last few weeks, many called for Arne Slot to leave Alexander-Arnold out of the squad for Liverpool’s final few games of the season.
However, the defender has been included and named on the bench, and many Liverpool fans strongly disagree with the decision, claiming that it will spoil the atmosphere for the rest of their title winners.
Alexander-Arnold could spoil Liverpool title celebrations
If Alexander-Arnold is in the squad for Liverpool’s final game of the season, then things could turn sour and spoil the atmosphere of celebration.
Liverpool will lift the Premier League title on the final day, and each individual player will get their hands on the trophy.
If Alexander-Arnold is involved in the celebrations, then the joyous mood in the ground could quickly change, given the resentment a lot of fans now have for the defender.
However, even if Liverpool fans would prefer it if he were not involved, Slot is likely to include Alexander-Arnold in the squad again, and given the crucial part he played in the title victory, he has a right to lift the trophy as a Premier League winner.
Some may also argue that Alexander-Arnold deserves a send-off, as a player with hundreds of appearances and countless trophies to his name at Liverpool, but perhaps the relationship with large sections of the fanbase has been soured too much for this to be peaceful.