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This was no ordinary draw at Anfield.

Liverpool fans came to see their team push Arsenal aside.

What they got was a two-goal lead, a collapse, and a reminder of change.

The mood was strange.

Cody Gakpo’s header and Luis Diaz’s goal had put the Reds in full control.

The football was fast, sharp, and ruthless — just like the Liverpool of old.

But as Arsenal fought back, the noise inside Anfield shifted.

It wasn’t just about the match anymore.

When Trent Alexander-Arnold was brought on, he didn’t get the welcome a local lad might expect.

Some fans booed.

It wasn’t about how he played?

It was about what he had decided.

He’s leaving for Real Madrid on a free transfer.

For some fans, that was enough.

And while Liverpool tried to hold on, attention shifted to something else: the man stepping out, and the one who may soon take his place.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to the pitch was met with a wave of boos from parts of the home crowd.

It came just days after news of his summer move to Real Madrid broke.

Bradley had started the match at right back and had earned chants of his name with a crunching tackle on Gabriel Martinelli in the opening minute.

By the time he was subbed off in the 67th minute — just before Arsenal’s equaliser — the crowd had already shown where their heart now lies.

Liverpool know this change is coming.

And they believe they’ve got the right man to handle it.

As reported by Paul Joyce of The Times, “Liverpool believe that Bradley boasts the attributes and mentality to step into the void which will be left by Alexander-Arnold.”

“He is more athletic but not as naturally creative on the ball.”

There’s no doubt that Bradley will face tough moments too.

Again, The Times noted, “Given the unforgiving nature of the Premier League, there will be times when the scrutiny falls on him just as it did on his predecessor.”

It’s not just about replacing a player.

It’s about how the club sees the future.

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