Manager Arne Slot has opened up on why Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t be available for the Liverpool vs. Arsenal fixture.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly been dropped by new boss Arne Slot ahead of thier Liverpool vs Arsenal premier league fixture after informing the club of his decision to leave this summer.
The right-back, who’s been a pillar of the club’s success over the past few years, is now expected to make a high-profile move away to Spanish giants, Real Madrid.
Slot, already stamping his authority early into his reign, has responded swiftly. In Trent’s place, Conor Bradley will start Liverpool’s final game of the season, a clear sign that Slot is planning ahead.
He had said in an interview, “Conor will start on Sunday because he needs more games under his belt to prepare for next season. Let’s not compare him with Trent, they are two different types of players… we have a lot of confidence in him as a very good full-back for Liverpool.”
Bradley’s promotion doesn’t just hint at trust in youth, it also sends a strong message: if a player has made the decision to move on, Liverpool will too.
Trent’s exit will no doubt be emotional for supporters. From boyhood fan to world-class right-back, his story has been deeply entwined with Liverpool’s recent glory years.
But football moves quickly, and so does Arne Slot. The Dutch manager is laying the groundwork for his tenure, and the decisions, however tough, are coming fast.
