- Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Brighton in the Premier League on Monday night.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold remained on the bench during the match at the AMEX Stadium.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute on Monday night as Liverpool lost 3-2 away at Brighton .
Even after traveling over 400 kilometers to watch their team lose, the Red fans celebrated with a party at the AMEX stadium afterward—but Alexander-Arnold didn’t seem to be in the mood for it.
Still buoyed by seeing their side seal the Premier League title late last month, Liverpool fans were seen jumping up and down to 1997 club classic Freed From Desire after the final whistle.
To show their gratitude for the backing, Liverpool’s team members came together to reciprocate with a series of claps.
However, as his teammates applauded, Alexander-Arnold — who is expected to depart from Liverpool—is about to head off. free transfer Once his agreement ends next month — stood with his hands on his hips, appearing as though he’d prefer to be elsewhere.
It’s likely he’ll join soon. The 26-year-old is anticipated to sign up shortly. Real Madrid this summer.
Nevertheless, after observing his body language on Monday night, numerous Liverpool fans turned to social media to speculate that the hometown player could possibly be having second thoughts about ending his tenure at Anfield.
One fan commented, "It seems he has recognized his error." Another commenter conveyed a nearly identical sentiment: "Clearly, he understands he committed a significant blunder."
A third fan of AC Milan mentioned, "He will never experience that ambiance anywhere else," whereas a fourth commented, "It might be only dawning upon him now that he’s departing."
Many other supporters remained visibly upset with Alexander-Arnold for choosing to leave on a free transfer.
'Ha ha. Wish he experiences pain, sorrow, anger, and every other negative emotion possible,' read one cruel comment.
Another Reds supporter chimed in by adding: 'This person does not deserve greeting, does not deserve applause, and does not deserve anything from the audience'.
Nevertheless, there was some backing for the right-back — who has been with Liverpool since joining the club’s academy all the way back in 2004.
A supporter jumped to his defense by stating, "The hatred towards Trent is honestly excessive. Can everyone just let him be and acknowledge everything he has contributed to the team?"
Alexander-Arnold has played 353 times for the Reds at the first-team level, securing eight trophies — which include two Premier Leagues and one UEFA Champions League title.
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