Arne Slot has publicly acknowledged Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s departure from Liverpool,offering a message of gratitude and wishing him success despite a challenging return to Anfield with his new club. The Liverpool Echo reports the exchange following a 2-1 defeat for Alexander-Arnold’s team against his former club on May 19, 2024.
alexander-Arnold,who left Liverpool at the end of the 2023-2024 season after 14 years with the club,received a mixed reception from the Kop during his first game back.Slot, speaking after the match, emphasized his respect for Alexander-Arnold’s contributions to Liverpool and expressed hope for the player’s future.”I wished him all the best,” Slot said, according to the Echo. “I think he’s a fantastic player and did a lot for liverpool. I think it’s good he’s back in the Premier League.”
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