Liverpool Echo Reports: Trent Alexander-Arnold Receives Hero’s Ovation in Final Home Game
The Liverpool Echo has reported that Trent Alexander-Arnold received a hero’s ovation from the Liverpool fans when introduced as a second-half substitute for Conor Bradley against Crystal Palace. According to the Liverpool Echo, the right-back, who is appearing for the final time as a Reds player before he leaves when his contract expires next month, was brought on for Bradley with the hosts trailing 1-0, thanks to Ismaila Sarr’s goal.
As noted by the Liverpool Echo, despite being booed vociferously two weeks ago when he was also subbed on for Bradley against Arsenal, supporters at Anfield for the final game of a Premier League title-winning term gave the West Derby-born defender a hearty cheer this time out. The Liverpool Echo understands that the issue had threatened to be a distracting subplot on what has been billed as a day of celebration for the new champions, as they get their hands on the trophy in front of supporters at home for the first time since 1990.
The Liverpool Echo has learned that the cheer reserved for Alexander-Arnold helped put the lingering issue to the side as the creative full-back turns out for his 354th and final appearance for his boyhood club. As per the report by the Liverpool Echo, speaking at the LFC Foundation Gala Ball on Friday night at the city’s Anglican Cathedral, former manager Jurgen Klopp expressed his disappointment at how a portion of the fans reacted to Alexander-Arnold in the Arsenal game.
In comments reported by the Liverpool Echo, Klopp said: “I don’t want to tell anyone what they should think, I don’t want to say what you have to think but I can tell you what you think is wrong. I am an old man and I don’t waste time with hiding my opinion. I watched the game when he came on and I heard the booing. I’m old so it may be my hearing so I turned up the volume and said: ‘That’s booing’. I needed another 10 seconds to realise and then I switched the telly off. I honestly could not have been more disappointed in this moment. This is not us, 100%. I don’t tell you you should not be disappointed or angry, I tell you: ‘Don’t forget’. This club does not forget. We are famous for not forgetting.”
The Liverpool Echo has confirmed that Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid and he departs having won two Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2019, the 2022 FA Cup and two League Cups in 2022 and 2024 alongside the club’s only Club World Cup, which was won in Qatar in December 2019. As highlighted by the Liverpool Echo, the right-back was brought on at half time for his final Liverpool appearance, and was given a warm reception by the Anfield crowd.
Further to this, the Liverpool Echo understands that the reception given to Alexander-Arnold was in stark contrast to the reaction he received during the Arsenal game, where he was met with a chorus of boos. The Liverpool Echo notes that Klopp’s comments on the matter have highlighted the significance of the player’s contribution to the club, and the disappointment felt by some fans at his impending departure.
The Liverpool Echo report that Alexander-Arnold’s final appearance for Liverpool was a significant moment for the player, and one that will be remembered by fans for a long time. As per the Liverpool Echo, the player’s legacy at the club will be celebrated for years to come, and his contributions to the team’s success will not be forgotten.
Liverpool Echo also reported on Jurgen Klopp’s return to Anfield where he was joined by Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard.
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