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Trent Alexander-Arnold It was criticized by a section of fans Enfield On its first appearance in liverpool Since his high-profile exit in the summer.
27 year old joins real Madrid After opting not to renew his contract, the Spanish giants paid Liverpool £8.4 million to buy out his final four weeks with the club and allow him to compete. club world cup,
Many fans were upset with the manner of his departure, and the former Liverpool vice-captain was booed after announcing his decision to leave at Anfield in a 2–2 draw with Arsenal last season.
Alexander-Arnold has only recently returned from a hamstring injury suffered in September and has missed Real Madrid’s last two matches, sitting on the bench for Saturday’s 4-0 win over Valencia.
He returned to Anfield as a substitute and when he came out of the tunnel for the warm-up on Tuesday night he apparently expected a hostile reception, as evidenced by his sarcastic smile when some sections criticized him, and further condemnation when his name was read out by the stadium announcer.
Alexander-Arnold came on for Arda Güler in the 81st minute of the game after Alexis McAllister sent the hosts ahead. The right-back once again received a thunderous boo from the fans, although few stood and applauded their former defender.
Liverpool fans then repeatedly expressed their displeasure towards Alexander-Arnold, who was repeatedly chanted ‘Boo!’ Whenever he got the ball.
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Alexander-Arnold’s friend and teammate Jude Bellingham said: “It’s one of those things in football. The fans booing is not a reflection of how they feel about him.
“I think it’s to give his team an edge and get them going a bit. I’m sure he appreciates what he’s done for the club. It’s one of those things.”
Earlier on Tuesday, a graffiti of right-back on Sybil Road, Was defaced, near Enfield Road. His image bears the words “Rats not welcome” and “Adios el Rata”, including his quote, “I’m a normal boy from Liverpool whose dream has just come true”.
The graffiti was restored in time for the game.
Before the match he told Amazon Prime: “Whatever way I’ve been received, it’s the fans’ decision. I’ll always love the club, I’ll always be a fan of the club. I’ll always be grateful for the opportunities and the things we’ve achieved together… They’ll always be with me.
“No matter what happens, my feelings towards Liverpool will not change. I have memories there that will stay with me for the rest of my life and no matter how I am received, that will not change.”
He had previously vowed not to celebrate when scoring on his return to Anfield, saying: “If I was to be honest I wouldn’t celebrate if I had to score, no.”