Arne Slot should be as delighted along with his staff’s performances as he’s pissed off with fixed contract questions from the media however he’s revealed slightly greater than typical.
Requested if Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract was the largest fear, the top coach responded: “No, I don’t assume it’s detrimental in any respect.
“He’s enjoying rather well, scored an important aim and the best way he celebrated his aim in all probability tells you adequate.
“I don’t assume I’ve to say rather more about it. I’m actually pleased with Trent, simply as completely happy as I’m with Mo and with Virgil, so for me there’s no distinction.
“For the surface world, perhaps there’s a bit extra issues taking place round Trent within the media than with the opposite two however yeah, I’m pleased with all three of them for the time being.”
It definitely appeared to counsel that his vice captain’s cryptic celebration was in relation to doable contract negotiations which might be in place for the time being.
Arne Slot appeared to counsel Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future could possibly be at Liverpool
Given the Instagram submit of the Scouser too, he definitely appears to be making an attempt to point out everybody that conversations are in place to increase his Merseyside keep.
We received’t know till a deal is accomplished and it’s reported formally on the membership’s web site however till then, the way forward for our No.66 will likely be as regularly mentioned as that of Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
While we stay prime of the league, these conversations are nearly a welcome distraction from all the main target being on whether or not we are able to preserve our lead.
Nonetheless, it might be nice to see the Dutchman not repeatedly confronted with the identical questions earlier than and after each single sport we play.
You may watch Slot’s feedback on Alexander-Arnold (from 5:05) by way of Sky Sports activities Premier League on YouTube:
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