Trent Alexander-Arnold caused something of a stir last week with his glum reaction to being substituted in Liverpool’s win over Brentford at Anfield.
Arne Slot withdrew the vice-captain in the second half again today, with Conor Bradley introduced again, but Reds fans will have been delighted to see a marked contrast in the 25-year-old’s facial expression this time around.
As our number 66 made his way towards the substitutes’ bench, he pointedly broke into a broad smile and applauded the travelling supporters before embracing his head coach upon reaching the touchline.
A week on from the worrying reaction to being withdrawn against Brentford, the volte-face in Trent’s demeanour when subbed today will make it an even better day for Liverpool fans who’ve already been revelling in a dominant performance against their arch-rivals.
You can view Trent’s reaction to today’s substitution below, via @nunez9_z on X:
https://twitter.com/nunez9_z/status/1830284077636984949