Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold will play for the Reds against Manchester United despite intense scrutiny over his future.
The 26-year-old right-back was at the epicenter of an unrelenting transfer saga that only gained momentum throughout the season. A long-term target of Real Madrid, the Spanish giant is lined up several offers now that the January window is open.
However, despite the increasing speculation surrounding his expiring contract, Alexander-Arnold has remained Slott’s all-time champion. Liverpool page. The full-back was more restrained in his forays forward this term, but did manage a goal and an assist in a particularly impressive performance against West Ham United the last time.
When asked if Alexander-Arnold will remain part of Liverpool’s plans for this weekend’s Premier League clash against Manchester UnitedSlot was emphasized. “I can tell you that he plays on Sunday,” said the Dutch coach, “and I hope that he will show the same performance that he has given for the last half a year. He played an incredible game against West Ham.”
Slott confirmed he had spoken to Alexander-Arnold about the situation, but declined to reveal details of the pair’s conversation.
“Yeah, I talked to him,” Slott said.
“Do you really think so? [I would discuss it]..? I completely understand the question and why you’re asking it, but you already know the answer, I’ve never shared those conversations, not about Trent, not about others, about what I talk about with them.”
“You saw how much he wants to be here and wants to win here,” Slott added. “We all saw it against West Ham, the pass he gave to Mo… I see him in training every day, he does his job, he will play on Sunday.”
Despite all the praise, Slot tried to avoid complacency. “Trent can still improve and I’ve already seen some improvements this season,” he continued, “but these players are on top of the world and they don’t have much room for improvement, although there is always room.
“In my opinion, Trent has taken a step forward defensively this season and in some games he has been outstanding in every part of the game, at times he has been a little up and down and could have done a little better.
“But it’s about consistency for top players.”
While Slot strives for perfection in its table team, there is still plenty of room for improvement in theirs visitors who are threatened with relegation.
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