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Jamie Carragher has revealed something that made him frustrated at the King Power Stadium last weekend.
Liverpool took a significant step toward their 20th Premier League title with a 1-0 win over relegation-bound Leicester City last weekend, though Trent Alexander-Arnold’s dramatic return from injury dominated post-match discourse.
While the three points edged Liverpool closer to mathematically securing the title, the symbolism of Alexander-Arnold’s celebration sparked intense debate.
Some fans interpreted his shirt removal and flexing toward the away end as a defiant response to recent criticism over stalled contract talks, with social media ablaze with theories about it being a “farewell gesture”.
Others viewed it as an emotional release after a month on the sideline.
And while Fabrizio Romano has cleared up the social media buzz already, it seems that the 26-year-old’s celebration could have been in direct response to the reception he received when being brought on.
Speaking on the Overlap this week, Jamie Carragher has revealed that he heard that Trent Alexander-Arnold got booed by some sections of the fanbase last Sunday when he came on against Leicester City:
“One of my mates at the game said he got booed when he came on,” Carragher began.
“What I would say is that I can understand Liverpool supporters are all seeing it differently.”
“Some are saying good luck to him, some people are really angry, some people are like ‘it is what it is'”
“Never boo a player in your own kit – I don’t care.”
“If your player is coming onto a pitch… the lads I know who were at the game and and follow the team home and away were furious.”
“You never boo.”
“He’s playing for Liverpool, he’s put the kit on, he’s still played his part in the season in terms of winning the season – you don’t boo your own players.”
Carragher’s words may not sway every supporter, but they offer a reminder of the standards and unity that have long defined Liverpool.
While you may not be happy with Alexander-Arnold’s decision, there is still a human being behind the player – a human being who has embodied the spirit of our club for 8 distinguished years.
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