Arne Slot seriously disagrees with what Trent Alexander-Arnold tweeted this morning

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Arne Slot looks grumpy as Trent Alexander-Arnold looks at him.
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This day should not have anything to do with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s impending exit from Liverpool.

We can celebrate what our No.66 has contributed this term, alongside his teammates, to help lead the Reds to a 20th English top-flight title.

Otherwise, this day is for fans robbed of the opportunity to celebrate a first title in 30 years (back in 2019/20) owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules.

Trent Alexander-Arnold contradicts Arne Slot

Arne Slot puts his arm around Trent Alexander-Arnold's shoulder.
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It would be disingenuous of us to suggest that Alexander-Arnold was aiming a direct dig at his current boss.

Of course, the timing certainly doesn’t help matters after our vice-captain shared a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) this morning with the caption, “20 years. Gave it everything.”

This follows bombshell comments made by Arne Slot, admitting that he wasn’t always satisfied with Trent’s application on the training ground.

“In my opinion there were certain moments he could do more, to put it mildly,” he said.

“I told him he’s a much better defender than people think, but you don’t show it all the time.”

Since that point, former manager Jurgen Klopp has come out in defence of the England international, which may very well have prompted our No.66’s subsequent tweet today.

Speaking at the LFC Foundation Gala Ball, our beloved former tactician told those in attendance that Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘gave absolutely everything’ during his time at L4.

Has Alexander-Arnold given everything?

Look, we stand by our view that criticism of the fullback’s defensive capabilities during his time at Liverpool was seriously overblown.

That’s not, for the record, to suggest we feel our Academy graduate was faultless in that department. Certainly, his brilliance on the ball far outweighed any sacrifices we were making from a defensive aspect, particularly during the height of the Jurgen Klopp era.

However, it’s not really a good look to have your current boss publicly admit that you’re a better defender than you’re willing to show.

You can forgive a player for hitting a ceiling. We absolutely can’t forgive a player refusing to raise their floor, even for just a season. And especially not whilst a rival European club is pushing hard to snap you up on a free transfer.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s a tremendous footballer, and one we’d much rather have kept at the club. But perhaps he ought to rethink his claim that he ‘gave it everything’ in the final season of his 20-year stay.

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  1. TAA makes the whole sorry saga about him, how much he has given to Liverpool FC over 20 years. Yes he has produced some outstanding moments, performances and memories for our great club which we all appreciate and are grateful for. BUT!!! you rarely hear from him or pundits alike, who comment on these matters, what Liverpool FC has done for him and his family over 20 years. Liverpool have given him wealth beyond his wildest dreams, nurtured him into the player he is today, spent the time, the effort, the expertise and the facilities for him to achieve his goals. How has he repaid that loyalty shown by LFC? by running down his contract with the club, in cahoots with Real Madrid, to gain a free transfer and I assume a bigger signing on-fee. LFC are now left with a £30m cost to replace him. It is not the fact he wants to try other things, good luck to him, it is the way he has gone about doing it that will forever stick in the claw of our amazing supporters, who deserve way better in my opinion. YNWA

      1. Very well said ! Absolutely uncharitable to harp on what you gave without a mention of what the club did for you Alex. The selfishness in running down your contract in conivance with Real Madrid is disgusting to say the least !

        1. Let him go, it is not the time to blame any side. He should be given our blessings and we pray for his success in his new club. Wishing him good luck and shouldn’t look at him as a traitor. Give him all the respect.

        1. In my opinion the way he ran down his contract in favour of a move to the most odious football club in Europe displays a complete lack of respect to the club and the fans that nurtured him throughout his years, even after some poor performances, and there have been a few. Plus, his wages – let’s be honest, he didn’t do it for nothing.

          1. I agree Taa could of signed a contract last year or so, that way we could have gotten big money for him, but what he done for Liverpool under klopp we can’t deny, and we can’t forget he helped Liverpool to all that success under klopp, basically winning everything, and if I’m honest I don’t think him and slot seen eye to eye, but above all else, 1 man doesn’t make a team, so I say good luck to him, and let’s get on with it , after all it’s L.F.C not Taa👍

    2. I totally agree 100%. And Klop shouldn’t lecture the fans on how they should feel. Klop also left our club out of the blue, but luckily Slot took the baton and lead us to the 20th league title. Today is about the club, the loyal players and Slot.

      1. Commenting on TAA I can understand but to insinuate that we should overvalued his contributions to the club just because he left us, you’re an idiot who knows not the word and meaning of appreciation!! Just because someone leaves when they feel overwhelmed, exhausted or simply from a loss of motivation doesn’t mean that they’ve NOT contributed as much or or that significantly!!!
        FYI, I’d rather see someone go with the above reasons than seeing them stay with again those reasons and not perform to the level that should’ve!! You’re just a freaking idiot for even mentioning him leaving “out of the blue”!!! Us
        Liverpool fans are known for our human values which you clearly know nothing about!!!

        1. 3DITED ABOVE REPLY
          Commenting on TAA I can understand but to insinuate that we have overvalued Klopp’s contributions to the club just because he left us, you’re an idiot who knows not the word and meaning of appreciation!! Just because someone leaves when they feel overwhelmed, exhausted or simply from a loss of motivation doesn’t mean that they’ve NOT contributed as much or or that significantly!!!
          FYI, I’d rather see Klopp go with the above reasons than seeing staying with again those reasons and not perform to the level that should’ve/couldve!! You’re just a freaking idiot for even mentioning him leaving “out of the blue”!!! Us
          Liverpool fans are known for our human values which you clearly know nothing about!!!

          1. Well said Jay. All Liverpool fans should be thanking and praising Trent and Klopp for the years and the hard work they gave LFC

          2. Liverpool supporters let us with love release Trent..That’s us whom and who’s
            we are
            L. Live
            F. For
            C. Christ
            ‘HE’is even Lord in sport
            Was and always Will be❤️

        2. I seen a video short the other day, Mo was in his usual advanced wing position with the ball to feet, TAA had occupied a slightly inside position but close to an opposition player. Mo’s pass was a little off and the player intercepted it and it ricochet towards the side line. Trent was pedestrian, Mo was more alert. After a half assed attempt at grabbing the player who was now chasing thee ball he remained inanimate. Mo had already started his run from 5 yrds further advanced and it wasn’t until he seen him did Trent even consider a recovery. Even then once he realised Mo was much faster he just gave up and let Mo do the work. So don’t tell me its unjust to check him on ‘I’ve given everything’, Man Utd and Chelsea performances this season were as poor as his early starts when he was braking through.

          You rely on ad hominem attack to demean contradicting opinion, with or without any validation, you lose all legitimacy in doing so. Stop being a sycophant and accept his short fallings as well as his abilities.

        3. Thank for raising that. Guys Klop has brought back the smiles and happiness we forgot about in 30yrs. Credit must be bestored on him and look at the legacy he has left for us to ponder about. And now look at what Slot did no major signing meaning he believed what klop hannessed was worthy continuing with. Credit both coaches they have tremendous work for our team. Bravo bravooo

      2. Klopp did not lecture anyone. But he sure did made a lot fans ponder are they really that salty?? Lol

        1. No lets get it straight … following months of speculation, suspicion and misrepresentation he chose to announce, what many already knew, at a time when he would receive the most attention.
          How he did it was an act of pure narcissism. Those that seen this chose to give him the craved attention but not in the arrogant way he expected it. Then the likes of yourself often fuelled by outside speculation and perspective decided to jump on a righteous bandwagon of moral indignation that people would choose to behave differently to you. Vilifying others for what is realistically a very passive means of disapproval (Booing) with your own diatribe of disapproval at their actions often with greater insult and harsher denigration. Hypocrisy!
          Klopp I can make allowance for, because of the dynamic of their relationship, like a father and son. But you don’t have such a thing and have no foundation to criticise others.

          I knew it would be a on off and people would move on, that’s the purpose of venting, and I was not wrong. The only people perpetuating this discussion are those seeking attention themselves to justify their own moral compass and validate themselves.

      5. Listen to yourselves, ingrates!!! What else do you want from his committed loyalty? It’s a shame the manner you guys took his service of 20 fruitful years!

        Good luck, Trent!

        1. Ingrates really! Give your hubris a check.
          Ad hominem attacks:

          “The insult dishonours the one who infers it, not the one who receives it.”

          -Diógenes the cynic-

      1. TAA knows in his heart he has let the club and fans down. Another Macca, he will never be held in the same respect again. It is inevitable that he will return to Anfield in the white od Real Madrid. That wo t be a pretty occasion for him.

    5. Agree Also his brother is getting millions as part of signing on deal 😡😡😡
      He’s disrespected this great club

    6. You are absolutely correct…i have been saying these in FB posts..look at Macallister, he signed an extension with BHA juat so to insert in a £35million release clause into his contract which Liverpool duly paid. You’re right in saying Pool now have to pay 30million fpr his replaceme nt…TAA is just looking after himself and his family but not Pool the club who nurtired him…he was planning this about a year ago…sinister mind sinister olan…. hypocrite in my minds eye.

      1. TAA really disappointed everyone. The truth is bitter but that’s the truth. Why would he let his contract run down and join our biggest rival in Europe? That is pure wicked and heartless and I’m sure he will regret it.

    8. I don’t agree with the idea that “he ran down his contract” end especially in order to get a bigger signing-on fee. Club knew all along that the time for a free would come and are somewhat to blame, even though they claim to have tries their utmost. There is also the possibility that the player just wanted to try new things, so in that case no-one is to blame really.

      1. The actions don’t mimic the hypothetical, I am not saying you are purposefully being obtuse. Just that the mannerisms, utterances and what wholly look like deceptions don’t support your supposition.
        Of all the theories out there, and the circumstantial conditions, applying Ockham’s Razor the most likely is: This all began 2 years ago when Bellingham failed to join Liverpool and went to Madrid. To start with there will have been innocent conversations about dreams of still playing together, those ideas flourished and Perez knowing his managerial representation (His brother) was not so savvy exploited that to set up a pre agreement. As is often the case the small print had liabilities, their legality is debatable, but having had a change of mind was confronted with those liabilities (A form of blackmail) and secreting that mess is why the behaviours were so odd. Even at the end he attempted to emulate Klopp’s leaving announcement in the hope the PR would receive the same reception and any shenanigans would remain hidden.
        To me nothing of it seemed authentic but highly manufactured and nothing has changed my mind on that, even some of his insensitive social media posts still look highly narcissistic. He believes his own hype.

    9. I fully agree with you Paul, it’s the way he has gone about it that isn’t so nice. He should have put in money in the pockets of his boyhood club by not going on a free transfer

    10. True! Couldn’t have said it better. Leaving on a free is the real issue we have with him. And all that money the club spent on him to help him realise his dream, now he has left us with a huge bill to replace him. Dirty!

    12. Absolutely spot on …. my thoughts throughout all of this planned withdrawal from his so-called beloved team.
      He chased the cash plain and simple, saw the money and got greedy. Shame on you Trent, never thought you’d disrespect your team for another.
      I am just a follower of the club for 50 years now but would never think of looking at another team no matter what the situation was.
      I am proud to say once a Red and always a Red until I die.
      FACT……..

      1. True.100%.TAA a modern narcissism in full display.
        Me in the center of everything.20 years.Gave everything!
        He was preserving himself for the new job throughout the whole season.Ugly.
        The world loves the fighters only.

    15. Well said. I am glad he was not booed when he came on against Crystal Palace and it was not good when he was booed during the Arsenal game.

      Running down your contract to leave for free is something I would never forgive TAA. Suppose it does not work out for him at RM (like it happened for. Gundohan at Barcelona ) how would he come back? Liverpool will have to pay a transfer fee and I do not see this happening!

      Sadio Mané left for a fee, Coutinho left for a fee and David Owen left for a fee. These transfer fees help us to get replacements. Just imagine if we have to give Bayer Leverkusen one of ours -Curtis Jones or Caomin Kelleher in exchange to reduce costs for Frimpong and Wurtz? I will blame the free transfer of TAA

    16. I totally agree. That’s not the way to show gratitude. Liverpool made him at the end of the day. As much as I admire him he has definitely tarnished his legacy.

    17. He signed a contract with LFC and fulfilled it without any dramas…so what’s wrong with that? Real Madrid offered for him to leave LFC last year and they rejected it. But now you’re blaming Trent? Bro, don’t be too emotional when he leaves. Most of the players will dream to wear that luxury white shirt, so that’s nothing wrong with him.

      1. nonsense mr man he’s selfish
        his is a leader what example does he left behind
        leaving the people that are looking up to you

    18. yeah,yeah.I fully agree with you 1000%.He is making a mockery out of his comment yeah.👌🤔

    19. Absolutely rigjt. A conniving and scheming mind, all hatched with Real Madrid and possiblybwith Jude B as the go between. Let him walk alone. Ungrateful.

    20. Spot on mate. But he’s gone and now we should concentrate on the new season with new players to the squad.

  2. For me, it purely is down to the fact that he let the speculation drag on for so long. Modern footballers have a different opinion of themselves compared to players from a bygone era and although I see it’s just the world we live in, I don’t have to like it.
    In my opinion, since 2020, TAA has declined in standards. I regularly argue that he isn’t the World Class passer of a ball that he is made out to be. He gives the ball away or out of play far too often….I hate to say it as a Liverpool fan but he isn’t even close to the likes of David Beckham.
    I don’t agree with booing him, he is still wearing our shirt, so that is a big no, no for me. Just give the silent treatment to make the point.

    1. If you think he can’t pass a ball you must be blind. He transformed the game with his passing and crosses when he came on as a sub against Palace on Sunday. He put more crosses in than the rest of the team put together.

  3. I agree 100% ,fine if he wants to go let him ,but he could have done the decent thing and let Liverpool recoup some of the money Liverpool spent on him.

  4. Gave it everything, going for nothing. Is Klopp going to hang around like Ferguson. Get to red bull, this is Slot’s title. Thanks to you and TAA for all you’ve done but neither of you are LFC now. We are LFC YNWA

    1. They both will still be SCOUSERS though and that’s why this club and fans are special. Don’t come back and say Klopp was not born in Liverpool to be a Scouser.. lol

    2. Who would want to stay with fans like this. It’s his right to run down his contract as it was LFC decision not to give him an extension a year or two back. If he was such a jackass why not sell him off last season. Footballers have a right to look at their future and we should respect it whether we agree with their action and lastly appreciate what they have given the club.
      And to insult Klopp after what he has done for the club is a disgrace.

    3. Stupid comment. Klopp was a guest of FSG and earned the respect of the City of Liverpool and agreed to become an honorary ambassador for LFC Foundation, with his commitment to the club’s official charity continuing following his departure as Reds boss.
      He also received the freedom of the City of Liverpool honour in a ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall .
      He is only the second foreign national – after Nelson Mandela – to be given the honour.
      So he can go anywhere in Liverpool and will be treated with the utmost respect. He is and will always remain an important part of both LFC and the City of Liverpool.

  5. Totally agree if he wants to go then go but he could have resigned 18 months ago to enable LFC to recouped some money.I think his agent and family don’t care about our big family LFC ,so go with my blessings but never again will I support you purely for what you have done to LFC and supporters

  6. Totally agree if he wants to go then go but he could have resigned 18 months ago to enable LFC to recouped some money.I think his agent and family don’t care about our big family LFC ,so go with my blessings but never again will I support you purely for what you have done to LFC and supporters

    1. Madrid wouldn’t have signed him if they had to pay for him,
      Imo he was told by Madrid to run the contract down,

  7. Leave the Lad alone. He can’t do right for doing wrong. He has been sensational for 8-9 years. Let’s just celebrate this prem win and let him know he is appreciated. It’s done now so get over it.

  8. Very well said. Not that he chose to leave but the way he chose to leave the club he claims to love. Colluding with RM to deprive LFC a deserved transfer fee in other to get a massive sign on bonus. Did Judas do more?

  9. Arrogance in abundance. in rcent years. Glaring lazy defending from a half hearted ball watcher
    Klopp never publicly called out his bad defending just played the positive spin.
    He needed a harder line rather than smoke being blown up his ass.
    Trent also knew he wasn’t captain material. He’s pissed off because he thinks he deserves a great send off, he doesn’t!
    Slot played it cute but at least Bradley came throughand unsettled Trents monopoly.

  11. TAA, good player? Heck yes. Could/ should have been so much better. Champions league final 2026 Liverpool fc 4 – Real Madrid 1.

  12. From my perspective – he was ‘made’ by LFC, paid well and given every opportunity to progress with help from all the coaches, sports scientists etc. He has lived a ‘dream’ for many and stated he is a ‘Red’ at heart.

    However, he has decided he doesn’t want to be a Red, he doesn’t want to ‘help’ his home team, his ‘boyhood’ club, his favourite and dream club to more success – instead he’d rather go to Spain and help Madrid, a European Rival, to success inc in the Champions League instead of helping Liverpool to more CL success.

    He is also choosing to leave on a Free after 20yrs of investment into him from Liverpool. 20yrs of educating, supporting and developing him into the player he is. He says he is a Red yet abandoning them before his Prime years. He is the one choosing to leave and its his ‘desire’ to want to leave despite being the Vice-Captain and a ‘starter’ and so doesn’t want to be a ‘red’ – so thanks for the 20yrs but it was Liverpool that made you, liverpool and its fans that supported and defended you, gave you ‘everything’ to make you and you are turning your back on them for Money? an ‘easier’ season with less intensity and ‘pressure’?

  14. Football like all other world sports is a business and a very lucrative business. TAA and LFC signed a contract with a time limit on it and both sides fulfilled their side of the bargain and both sides benifitted from it. TAA wants to move on and good luck to him in the future. LFC would not have have renewed his contract if it suited the club to do so. It’s simply business. No more no less. Extraneous issues like loyalty have little relevance in the real world. I’m a life long LFC supporter and will continue to be so in the real world.

    1. It’s better he leaves now, he has been getting more and more exposed, was made fun of by Doku 12 times in one game, we would eventually tire of him being turned inside out and call for his axing. Leave while the people still want you! A good dancer knows when to leave the stage. Could have left for a fee but Madrid is a predator, always conning players to run down their contracts to get them for free. It is what it is. Bye bye Trent, we had good times with you. Wish you well in your next chapter.

  16. Real Madrid wanted him on a free. Everything else about this sorry tale is derived from that. I doubt very much whether they’d have paid much for him and it’ll be interesting to see who gets the blame when RM are getting thumped by Barca. And it’ll be even more satisfying when he fails, especially if Frimpong hits the ground running.

  17. When someone says he gave everything.. consider this that his 99% could be the clubs 60% of their expectations. We expect more from him but whatsoever we got was his best anyway. Both Slot’s and Trent’s statements can hit a common ground. Enough of the criticism. He’s a Madrid player.

  18. TTA is a very good player, very good passer of yhe ball, but not a good defender. His defensive abilities is lacking. I would surely have wanted him to stay, but this is business unlike the normal fun we had back in the years…Leave the guy in peace let him explore…..YNWA

  19. As I have been led to believe he made it known to the club over a year ago his intention to leave, they could have cashed in last summer or in the winter window but chose to keep TAA….club chose the free agent option to have a better chance to win the league. ….how is that Trent’s fault?

  20. Totally agree with you. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Let him go, I love him the same way.

  21. All this talk about him giving club and club giving him. He worked & he got paid. He worked very well & he got paid very well. He earned his pay and the club paid for his quality services.
    Within the laws & rules he is well correct & entitled to GO TO, TO LEAVE,
    WHEN & HOW HE WISHES.

  23. Good luck TAA at your new club.
    True fans will appreciate all the good you have done in the 20 years at Liverpool and wish you well in your endeavours.
    Liverpool recognised your talent at an early stage and have paid you well over the years and you have done all that was asked of you.
    You’re a true Scouser who will be missed but we have your replacement and, when the ball is kicked at the start of next season, you will be a distant memory and we will support the Liverpool XI from that day on.
    YNWA.

  24. In my life time stevie g gave everything and luis Suarez these guys tried more than humanly possible to win things but it just didn’t work out for them

  25. TAA has lost interest in Liverpool. Showing his willingness to leave ages ago, we should have let him go. I can’t see why he is so highly rated. His heart hasn’t been with Liverpool and he’s showed this in his poor performance of late. He has been given so much by Liverpool and wants to play for RM, he won’t be the player he hopes to be in the future. However, in saying this, I do wish him well.

  26. If that was “his All”, he wont last with what he calls “his all” ,at Real Madrid..in my Opinion he’s a bit lazy!

  28. If TAA is that important a player to Liverpool, why did the club not negotiate his renewal a year ago.
    What other big clubs do is to renew their high profile players as soon as a year or more to the end of their contracts.
    I think the management of the club should also share in the blame.

  29. As much as we all have our thoughts on this it doesn’t really matter. He has been a great footballer for LFC and proven himself. We must let go and wish him well with future success.

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