Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he could have nothing however heat and respect for Trent Alexander-Arnold when the previous vice-captain returns to Anfield with Actual Madrid tomorrow. It’s shaping as much as be an emotional night time, with a well-recognized face coming house however carrying completely different colors.
Talking to reporters earlier than the Champions League conflict that was earlier previewed by SoftFootball, Slot seemed again on his time working with Alexander-Arnold and spoke with real affection.
Slot mentioned in a publish shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account:
I can solely inform you what reception he will get from me. I’ve nice reminiscences of the participant and the human . I’ve nice reminiscences of the play and human, my vice captain.
I’ve reminiscences working with him which are solely constructive. He’ll get a heat welcome from me, that’s for positive.
Since becoming a member of Actual Madrid, the 27-year-old has develop into an vital determine beneath Xabi Alonso. He didn’t function in Madrid’s 4–0 win over Valencia final weekend, a element reported by SoftFootball.
Alexander-Arnold has no intention of celebrating if he scores at Anfield, out of respect for the membership and the followers who supported him since childhood.
Going through a membership legend as an opponent shall be unusual for everybody at Liverpool, however Slot insists the connection between them stays robust. For him, respect and gratitude will all the time come earlier than rivalry.
