Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool reminder sent before Real Madrid reunion - 'I hope'
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The build-up to the European showdown has reignited the debate surrounding the defender and what kind of reception he will receive following his exit, despite winning two Premier League's and a Champions League after graduating from the academy.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves emotional Diogo Jota tribute at Anfield ahead of Liverpool returnREAD MORE: Xabi Alonso explains how Liverpool can unleash 'very special' Florian WirtzWarnock is expecting a mixed reception but hopes there is a realisation of Alexander-Arnold's quality and how his absence has been felt this season."A mixed one, I think there's some Liverpool fans who appreciate what he did for the football club and understand that he wanted a new challenge," he said speaking to the ECHO via Esports Bets."There were some asking, 'why have you left? It's the best club in the world?' Listen, I understand every argument, he's in a position now where things are looking a bit better for him because people are realising the quality that they've lost and appreciate it more."But I hope he gets a good reception, he deserves it but on the other hand, if he gets a mixed bag, it was his choice to leave.
I hope so [people realise what he did for the club] and I think they will. I spoke about this a couple of weeks ago, when talking about players teams will miss and I said, 'Liverpool and City will miss Trent Alexander-Arnold and Kevin de Bruyne more than anything.'"Liverpool have the same situation with Trent, they're realising now that his delivery from set pieces, centre-midfield or right-back, it changed the game, it allowed Liverpool to run behind and clubs dropped."I hope they are realising just how good he was because he was a special player and luckily for us, he was a homegrown player as well."Warnock's comments come as Arne Slot said Alexander-Arnold will get a warm reception from the Liverpool manager.
Slot said: "I can only tell you what kind of reception he gets from me; I have great memories of the player and the human being.“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. How the fans react I have no clue but he gets a warm welcome from me, that’s for sure.”Watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid freeThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.