Arne Slot, manager of Liverpool, defended his player Trent Alexander-Arnold and stated that he has only had one bad game this season, the one played against Manchester United, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
The full-back has been under scrutiny due to his links with Real Madrid and his, so far, refusal to renew his contract, which expires next June.

"Trent has had one bad game for us, and then some that have ranged from okay to good. Mostly, he has had great matches this season. I know there is a lot of attention on him right now, but I would also like to highlight how well he played in the half hour he was on the field against Tottenham on Wednesday, and how our fans reacted, which made me even happier during the match," the Dutchman added.

Alexander-Arnold's Situation and Real Madrid Interest

Although Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk also have contracts expiring this summer, Alexander-Arnold's situation is more delicate as he is from Liverpool, is only 26 years old, and it is public knowledge that he may be heading to Real Madrid, where his friend Jude Bellingham plays. This has sparked various reactions from fans and has put the focus on a player who, while being one of the best attacking full-backs in the world, has always had defensive shortcomings.

When he allowed Lisandro Martínez to score in the draw against Manchester United, the noise around him increased, and now he faces weeks of speculation until he decides whether to leave Liverpool or renew his contract.