'He was clearly hurting': What Liverpool players and coaches did 20 minutes after Trent Alexander-Arnold got booed by Anfield
'He was expecting a negative reaction but not quite to this level'
During Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold faced a mixed reception from the home crowd.
Entering the match in the 67th minute, he was met with both boos and applause, reflecting fans' reactions to his recent announcement of leaving the club at season's end, likely for Real Madrid.
Despite the support from some fans, the boos were really loud and clearly got into Trent's head.
According to the reports, some players and coaches tried to help Trent: "Alexander-Arnold re-emerged for a post-match warm-down. Some of his fellow substitutes doing the same, like Diogo Jota, put an arm around him, as did coaches John Heitinga and Aaron Briggs."
"He was clearly hurting and it was awkward to watch. The word is he was expecting a negative reaction but perhaps not quite to this level. He wanted to get it over and done with and now that is done."
"In the dressing room, more players asked if he was OK."
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No no Trent, did you think running down your contract and stringing the club on for two year's so you and your agent could orchestrate a situation where you both get a massive sighing on fee and leave Liverpool without a penny was a good idea??
And p.s you think the booing is bad here wait until the Madrid fan's get the white hankies out and start booing you!! you have absolutely no idea what booing is just ask Owen, Bale, and all the other failed players who didn't live up to the hype....
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I'm good are you OK ???
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I'm great thanks
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I have no iota of sympathy for Trent. He has excommunicated himself from ANFIELD for going free to Real Madrid.
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When things like this happen it just reminds me of the ‘Be kind’ message. Regardless of the situation and as a Liverpool fan for 30 years plus I don’t want to see Trent go but is it worth making someone feel miserable and hurt? Of course he’ll feel hurt, he’s just been booed by a large section of his own fans, for a club he’s played for 20 years and won so many things with. It’s just unnecessary. I know many will disagree but it’s how I feel
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I agree 💯
I totally get the hurt and feeling of betrayal....that we got nothing....
we're Liverpool let's be the "bigger" man.....
what price do you put on all the trophies he's got us?
I feel sorry for him that he will not get the genuine love n support of our fans come rain or shine...that i6s what he's lost...that cannot be bought..
still he has won everything for us and I do wish him well......although not when he plays us....
we've made out point...
sometimes in life it is better to rise above it ...move on focus on who is there and who is yet to come..
I don't like toxic situations
it is only bad for the club...and the boys & manager - let's send out good vibes to those who remain 🙏🏽🌷❤️
is my take!
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I don't think Trent understood the extent and gravity of the crime he committed against Liverpool Club, ANFIELD, the fans and the Scouse community in general.
He spited all of us and made us look like some shit.
He hasn't started yet until Lamine Yamal turns him inside and out then he will get the Real Boos from Real.
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why does everyone that isn't from liverpool or played for liverpool have so much to say how Trent got booed. there's a old saying u make u bed,u lie in it...It's a embarrassment to think that liverpool is not abig enough club for u...
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So if he was expecting it then should of come as no surprise so therefore he shouldn’t be getting upset about what he heard. As many have said maybe he shouldn’t have been brought on. We now move on to the next match away to Brighton
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HIs choice, take the consequences.
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Don't you know that when you get banned it means you're not allowed back with a new account 😆
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TAA once you made the announcement you should have told the Gaffer to leave you out of the squad for the remaining matches because there really is no need for you to expose yourself to what happened to you yesterday.I kinda of feel sorry for you but it is what it is.
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he's going end off we move on like the club has always done
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Let's move on. I hope all the true fans not boo him when he Premier League Trophy is passed on to him.
He costed us nothing coming from the Academy, and we expect to cash in on him leaving? No matter what, he did contribute to our success. Hate to see all the animosity fogging the club & fans worldwide & should stop now.
When he receives his winners medal, if you don't cheer, at least don't jeer.
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well said❤️ynwa
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Trent went about his transfer the wrong way so don’t expect us to feel sorry for when fans let their feelings known ! He made his decision now he can deal with the repercussions of it ! No sympathy at all for him ! He walks alone now !
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None of this would have happened if Arne had left him on the bench and used other options but Arne, as he has said has the responsibility to do what he thinks best to win the game, I just think he misjudged the situation, UNLESS, he wanted Trent to face the fans reacting to his video.
The reaction Trent got apparently upset him, but he should've guessed it was not going to be positive. Think he and his advisors should have stated from the start of the season his wish to leave. I for one would have respected that.
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Let's face it, he is not as good as he ( and Bellingham ) thinks he is as a defender. Yes some brilliant through balls we will miss, but Connor / Frimpong or whoever will give us a more speedy and direct option.
I have said that if he stayed I believe Arne could turn him into that player that, in his head, he thinks he is. Would not be surprised if his mate Bellingham has even told him that they will play together in midfield, which, it seems to me, what Trent would ideally love.
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the situation juz like a Man (TTA) divorce his Wife (LFC) of almost 20yrs without leaving a cent
wife's relatives & friends (Fans) will hate him forever
at least Coutinho signed a 5 year deal before leaving for Barcelona for £142million with that we bought Ali & VVD... That's Respect!
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TAA cost the Reds at least 60mil
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i think the negativity has gone too far. he's a Liverpool player and you should never boo a player in a Liverpool shirt even though we have a right to be pissed off, it's just gone too far
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Reality has sunk in, he knew but didn't consider the depth of feeling that was around the stadium,,I'm sorry it ended this way but as any other fan we want the team strengthened for next season, have a good life Trent
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Right, so I get that he has been at the club for 20 years. But he has won everything with us about twice. Let him leave and have a new challenge to anyone
who boos shame on you. I get that people will be annoyed because he is leaving on a free transfer, but you can not do anything about that now we have to look ahead and forget about it. We need to select our options and replace him. YNWA❤️❤️🩹
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It's his cup of tea. The worst is coming when we meet Real Madrid.
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yeah i agree, he has to deal with it
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look, he's off to Madrid,,we move forward to defend our title,, he gave us number 20 and his name is arne slot,, can't get that chant out me head.....YNWA 97rip....
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Trent has been a long serving local lad. He has won everything. We will move on and win more trophies. LFC all the way
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He’ll just think of his signing on bonus
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It's only childish, foolish and plastic fans who can boo their own players but really Liverpool fan don't boo their own players
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It’s so sad to hear all the rubbish and the booooing , we don’t Owen Trent as a club or as a fan … he need to grow a young human he deserves better for what he did for the club.
FSG didn’t offer him much why shouldn’t he go.
Shame on booing fan … as a Liverpool supporter I am ashamed I thought we’re family and family looks after each other no matter what.
Good luck Trent I wish you all the very best.
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FSG offered to make him the highest paid right back in the league. This is on Trent. I wouldn't boo him...but he has to grow up and take his licks. every decision has consequences.
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you're right❤️ynwa
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