Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a foul week with a poor efficiency after which loads of backlash as to how this will have been linked to hyperlinks with a transfer to Actual Madrid.
Talking in his press convention earlier than the match with Tottenham, Arne Slot responded to criticism of the total again by stating: “There have been issues I needed to present which he has to enhance – that’s what you do after each recreation.
“I didn’t simply do this with Trent. Take a look at second purpose we conceded and Macca, he might have defended the cut-back higher.”
It gained’t have been meant as a direct criticism of the Argentine midfielder however an illustration of how we must always have handled moments higher as a workforce.
Alexis Mac Allister was identified by Arne Slot
Many would have said that Alexis Mac Allister was in all probability considered one of our greatest gamers in the course of the 2-2 draw and this may doubtless additionally upset some that he has been identified.
Once we contemplate that Roy Keane labelled the defending of our No.66 as being ‘schoolboy stuff’, it’s apparent that he had a efficiency that was far beneath what was anticipated.
Our head coach needed to come out and defend his vice captain after the sport and state that off-field issues weren’t distracting him, one thing many supporters in all probability gained’t imagine both.
It’s over to each gamers now to point out the suitable response on the pitch, whether or not that be within the Carabao Cup, FA Cup or the looming Premier League matches.
We’ve accomplished so nicely for the primary half of the marketing campaign and acquired ourselves in a tremendous place, fingers crossed performances and hypothesis don’t derail this.
You possibly can view Arne Slot’s feedback on Alexis Mac Allister and Trent Alexander-Arnold through Liverpool FC on YouTube:
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