Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford on Sunday was the perfect way for Arne Slot to celebrate his first home game in charge, but not everything went according to plan for the Dutchman.
The Reds put their visitors away thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, meaning Slot has won each of his two competitive games since taking over from Jurgen Klopp by the same scoreline.
But there was one flashpoint when defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reacted badly to being substituted off in the 72nd minute, replaced by Northern Ireland youngster Conor Bradley.
Alexander-Arnold looked fuming when taking his place on the bench. However, Slot quickly moved to defuse the situation, sitting next to Alexander-Arnold to seemingly explain his decision.
As Slot walked away, Alexander-Arnold sat up a little straighter, although he still didn’t exactly look thrilled.
— @drwnunez media (@darwinlevres) August 25, 2024
With Alexander-Arnold’s contract at Anfield having just 10 months left to run, supporters might worry about the wider implications behind his reaction to Slot’s decision — especially as clubs like Real Madrid have been linked with the England international.
However, it’s also important to remember that the Reds travel to Old Trafford next week to face arch-rivals Manchester United, so Slot will want his most important players fit and ready.
Following the full-time whistle, Alexander-Arnold still looked visibly angry, even as teammate Diogo Jota made a light-hearted attempt to cheer him up.
— @drwnunez media (@darwinlevres) August 25, 2024
Trent getting to big headed
Trent has become too arrogant. He’s not irreplaceable. I’d rather have Connor Bradley, who gives you 100%. Gets stuck in, anticipates danger and is quick act. Trent is an unbelievable passer but the reason he doesn’t play in midfield is because he lacks positional sense. If he isn’t going to sign a contract then he better get used to being on the bench.
You will end up mid table without Trent
Taa should be played as a no.8 to fully utilize his passing and shooting skills rather than his defending which is not his strong point
Trent has inherited too much of Bellinghams arrogance.
Trent is a great player but at the moment he is trading on past successes.
Players who don’t sign a new contract and who enter into their final year never sign.
LFC is bigger than any player, so if he wants to be the latest player that leaves LFC and regrets it, he’s more than welcome in my book.
Trent Needs to man up and remember, No Player at LFC is BIGGER THAN THE CLUB!!!
If he is pissed because the coach wants to keep him fit n safe for the MU darby next week – the ‘boy’ needs to grow up!
Those are my sentiments. This kid needs to grow up. He played the majority of the game. Look at some of the lads who came back with England, Foden only a few mins at City – NO COMPLAINTS – Bellingham – Injured after a couple of games. Look at Elliot gets 5 mins and no complaints just gets on with it. As a scouser, he should be more focused on playing against Man U instead of sulking about the last 15/20 against Brentford. I really like him but I would be really pi**ed if he does a MBAPPE and leaves for free to Madrid so he can get an extra 30-40million signing on fee, especially as it is his boyhood club but you know this is on the cards as Bellingham has got in his head.
Pride goes before a fall. Too much sense of entitlement in TAA here. It’s easier to understand his beef if LFC was losing the game. But that wasn’t the case. We were winning comfortably. Since when did it become wrong to rest or take off key players before big games. We face Man Utd next week.
TAA should remember that he used to bench others and learn to appreciate whatever time he plays.
Why doesn’t everyone get off his case. It just applies more pressure on him. He’s still a Liverpool player so give him the respect he deserves. You would all be upset if you were replaced in your job.
So the only thing this Journo picked up on is that Trent sat up after the convo…., there was so many other things Trent did to show his disappointment after the chat, he folded his arms, “offensive stance”, which means he was like “yea F U”, then he kissed his teeth, and to anyone whose not white or has lots of multi racial friends, you’ll know exactly what that means….. for those that don’t well let’s just say Trent has about as much respect for Arne as I have for my mentally abusive x wife…. IMO if Slot stays Trent will leave