Liverpool boss Arne Slot sends heartfelt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold before emotional return

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Liverpool Arne Slot Premier League Liverpool manager Arne Slot has spoken warmly about Trent Alexander-Arnold after defender’s emotional return to Anfield — this time wearing the white of Real Madrid. “Every time I meet him I will either give him a hug or talk to him, because he has been very special to me as a player and as a human being,” said the Liverpool boss.

ALSO READ: Revealed: Why Van Dijk waited for Real Madrid before renewing Liverpool contract Arne Slot: “No time for sentiment — but full of respect” Despite all the pre-match chatter about Trent’s return, Slot insisted his focus remained firmly on his own squad. First, it’s the ones that play for me and then the ones that play for Real Madrid that I’m thinking about.” Still, Slot acknowledged the talent and influence Alexander-Arnold brings.

“Mixed emotions, whatever way I’m received is the decision of the fans,” he said. I’ve got memories there that will last me a lifetime.” The right-back’s appearance off the bench was met with a lot of boos, but as Slot later pointed out, Trent handled it with class — just as he always did in red.