Arne Slot appeals to Liverpool fans as Trent Alexander-Arnold braces himself for boos
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Alexander-Arnold is set to face the Liverpool supporters for the first time since leaving his boyhood club under a cloud in the summer transfer window.The right-back's decision to run down his contract and leave for Real went down very badly among Reds fans, some of whom felt betrayed. The Spanish giants ended up paying £8.4million to sign him before the Club World Cup, but that didn't soften the blow for many Liverpool supporters.Alexander-Arnold came through the Liverpool academy and won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and Club World Cup during his time with the club.
His return to the club will provide a major subplot to the Champions League tie, but his former boss had a clear message in his pre-match press conference.“I can only tell you what kind of reception he gets from me," Slot said. "I have great memories of the player and the human being.READ MORE: Hugo Ekitike risks Liverpool wrath by naming his favourite Premier League goalREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz transfer confession and why Liverpool beat Real Madrid to his signature"He was my vice-captain last season and I have memories of working with him which were only positive and have memories from watching him on television which were only positive as well – I can remember multiple great moments of his in a Liverpool shirt."He will get a warm welcome from me.
I'll always be thankful for the opportunities and the things we achieved together, they'll live with me forever."No matter what, my feelings won't change towards Liverpool. I've got memories there that will last me a lifetime, and no matter how I'm received, that won't change."Liverpool ended a run of four straight Premier League defeats by beating Aston Villa 2-0 on Saturday and Slot has appealed to the fans to help them once again on Tuesday.“I can say to them to show up tomorrow like they did Saturday," he said.