Scenes of Trent Alexander-Arnold looking upset on the Liverpool bench after being hooked during the Reds’ 2-0 win over Brentford created a furore online.
After having watched the Merseysiders defeat Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, Paul Scholes now believes he’s seen further signs of a rift between player and manager.
“Do you think Slot likes him?” the Red Devils legend spoke on The Overlap.
“I was watching the Sunday game. Every time he gave the ball away, he’s shaking his head Slot. Kept looking away and turning round to his bench.
“I was down there. Every time when he was trying his long balls that he can do brilliantly. He kept shaking his head and turning round and I thought, ‘I’m not sure he likes him’.”
Jamie Carragher responded: “I think the way Slot wants to play he doesn’t like the long balls as much. Listen, he’ll want him to stay as a player, but I think it’s interesting going forward.”
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There’s nothing wrong with Trent and Slot’s relationship
For what it’s worth, we’re of the mind that there’s nothing amiss with the two footballing men’s relationship on and off the pitch.
A little disgruntlement over a substitution early on in the season is understandable, particularly when the players have to get used to the concept of active load management.
Certainly, there was no indication of discontent on our No.66’s side – despite having been substituted in the 76th minute in Manchester – as he joined in with the jubilant celebrations post-match at Old Trafford.
Ultimately, we’ll get the clearest sign of all if our passing maestro (on a reported £180,000-a-week, according to Capology) commits his long-term future to us.
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You wish scholes, 🤣🤣🤣
I suspect something going on behind the scenes. Why hasn’t Trent signed a deal? Liverpool aren’t stupid. They’d have been in talks months ago. He’s probably dragging his heels and Slot doesn’t care about sentiment. He will be thinking about the future without him. Hence why I think he’s been taking him off for a Bradley. Bradley is more of a Slot player. He is a better defender and he overlaps like his RB did at Feyenoord. If Trent is dragging his heels for a free move to Real, then he’s taking 70m or more away from the club. I’m happy for him to sit on the bench for the next 9 months. He’s become too egotistical.
I’ve been a Reds fan for over 50 years and you, my friend, are spot on. He’s gotten far too big for his boots, good player no doubt but he’s starting to believe his own hype. No one player is bigger than the club, we always survive when these egos depart. Coutinho, Mane, Henderson, Torres, how did it go for them? Suarez had a good career after LFC but not many do, which brings me to Salah – offer him a 2-year extension on the same money (or even less, see how much he loves Liverpool). If he doesn’t want it let him go, we’ll always have a new superstar to get behind!
50 years this year for me 😂
Did you watch him last night? He was standing free in space quite a few times. Players looked up, saw fun and passed the other way. He lost it quite a few times. Which Slot wouldn’t have been impressed with. And then had a shot from a free kick which was at least 35 yards. I think he’s made his mind up.
I think Liverpool must get rid of Trent. Look at his attitude since Real Madrid have shown interest. Liverpool gave him everything and backed him when he was all over the media for horrendous defending and bad mouthed by pundits. If I was Arne slot I would not start him for the whole year if he doesn’t sign an extension
Yep. I’d have him sitting on the bench. Give him a deadline to sign. Then send him to the under 21s. We have Gomez and Connor who can play right back. His place in the first team squad can be given to Nyoni.
You don’t know what you talking about….. Slot has an attitude. He better get with the program or he will be gone in a second.
Ah, a bell end. Well done.
Like Scholes, you are reading way too much into this. If I were a betting man, I am sure we will see TAA still an LFC player next season.
I don’t. He could have signed by now. There is nothing stopping him from talking to Real in 3 months time and we know how they operate. They’ll already have done the ground work. I hope I’m wrong but we saw MacMananman do it and Owen was planning it until Benitez sussed him out.
When he was substituted against Brentford, the arrogance of him really annoyed me. He made an effort in the game against the Mancs because he knew about the backlash.