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The Reds defender, who announced he'd be leaving the club last week, entered the field to a chorus of boos mid-way through the second half.

Fans also chanted in support of Conor Bradley and Steven Gerrard - perceived by many as subtle digs at Alexander-Arnold, with Bradley seen as a potential successor at right-back, and Gerrard a Liverpool legend who famously turned down offers from elite clubs to remain at Anfield.

Ex-Manchester United star Ferdinand commented on the incident via social media, writing: "I can't believe Liverpool fans booing one of their own.



I understand there is some ill-feeling and a lot of people outside of Liverpool don't get that; I do, but booing one of your own players is not for me."

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After the game, Andy Robertson spoke up in support of his long-time team-mate.

I know Liverpool fans won't want to hear this, but most players in that dressing room probably want to play for Real Madrid.

"I have been in that dressing room where players leave for Barcelona or Real Madrid.

"There's a lot of emotion around it," he said.

Jamie Carragher also criticised the abuse(Image: Sky Sports)

"I think it's crucial in these moments that I don't tell you how to feel and you don't tell me how to feel - but I can tell you how I feel, and that's disappointed to lose my best mate in the game.

"We've done it all together.

But I can tell you how I feel about it: I'm extremely proud of him and what he's done for this club.

"I love him as a friend, and I love him as a player, and he'll be missed as one of my best friends in the game.

That's how I feel about it and I'm not going to tell anyone else how to feel about it."


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