“He feels like he has done it all – and he did it” – Van Dijk makes feelings clear on Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool after boos at Anfield 

Virgil van Dijk has revealed that the Liverpool players are gutted to see the fans boo Trent Alexander-Arnold. He hinted that the Englishman is heading to Real Madrid, and believes he has to deal with the way fans take the news.

Speaking after the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, Van Dijk stated that it was not the way Liverpool fans treat their players. He believes that it was normal for Trent to feel like he needed a new challenge as he had done everything at Anfield. He said via Echo:

Trent Alexander-Arnold announced his decision to leave Anfield last week after the 3-1 loss to Chelsea. He was playing at Anfield for the first time since the announcement and was booed by the fans during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that Liverpool players are gutted to see Trent Alexander-Arnold leave the club. He claimed that the right-back has exceptional qualities and everyone is going to miss playing with him. He said:

Liverpool were 2-1 up against Arsenal when Trent was brought off the bench. He was booed by the fans straight away and he ended up playing a crucial role in Mikel Merino’s goal as he played the Spaniard onside.

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