Liverpool manager Arne Slot has joked that Trent Alexander-Arnold not playing will would be a gift to reported incoming Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso. Slot said that Alexander-Arnold is a better defender than most people give him credit for.
Ahead of the last game of the season on Sunday (May 25) against Crystal Palace, Slot said that he hasn’t decided if Alexander-Arnold will start his final match for Liverpool. He added that it’s going to be an emotional day for fans and players, as they will be lifting the Premier League trophy (via Lewis Steele):
Slot added (as per LiverpoolECHO):
Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to have Trent Alexander-Arnold in their squad for the FIFA Club World Cup next month.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid for the last year. The right-back is set for a move to Santiago Bernabeu. The Englishman is yet to confirm his decision but has announced his exit from Anfield.
The Englishman has booed by Liverpool fans when he last played at Anfield. The right-back came on in the second half of the 2-2 draw with Arsenal earlier this month.
Real Madrid are working on a deal with Liverpool to secure the defender a month before his contract at Anfield expires. They made a move in the January window, but the Reds were reluctant to let Alexander-Arnold leave.
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