Trent Alexander-Arnold boos at Anfield 'not nice' during Liverpool draw with Arsenal in Premier League - Reaction from Andy Robertson and Arne Slot
AFNEWS reporter
May 12, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold boos at Anfield 'not nice' during Liverpool draw with Arsenal in Premier League - Reaction from Andy Robertson and Arne Slot
Trent Alexander-Arnold has become a divisive figure at Anfield after confirming that he will leave the club following the expiry of his contract this summer. The 26-year-old was booed by sections of the crowd during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, and team-mate Andrew Robertson later gave his thoughts on the situation. Alexander-Arnold has played 352 times in all competitions for Liverpool.
READ ALSO: ABIA: Onyenucheya Movement Shows Support At The Reception Of Col. Augustine Akobundu
Andy Robertson admitted it was "not nice" to hear sections of the Anfield crowd boo Trent Alexander-Arnold when he was introduced as a second-half substitute in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
READ ALSO: 2023: Yes, I Am Afraid Of Wike - Amaechi Reveals Why
Alexander-Arnold confirmed last week that he will leave his boyhood club in the summer, with strong speculation that he will join Real Madrid.
READ ALSO: IMO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER, ACHO IHIM RESIGNS
And his decision has angered some Liverpool supporters, many of whom made their voices heard at Anfield.
READ ALSO: Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
"Disappointed to lose a good friend, he's an amazing player and an amazing person," left-back Robertson told Sky Sports. "He has pushed me through and made me a better player.
READ ALSO: Bakare Criticizes 'Emi Lo kan' Politics |READ DETAILS
"His legacy will always be there, he's done so much for this club. He will be missed for me as one of my best friends in the game. We've done it all together. He's taken me to levels I never knew existed.
"It hasn't been an easy one for Trent but he has made the decision. It was not nice to see him get booed but you can't tell people how to feel. That's how I feel about it and I'm not going to tell anyone else how to feel about it."
READ ALSO: COVID-19: One killed as Delta State LOCKDOWN continues
Liverpool boss Arne Slot also gave his verdict on Alexander-Arnold's reception.
READ ALSO: Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
"The good thing about living in Europe is everyone can have their opinion, like in Liverpool, so there were people who were happy with him, there were people that were not so happy with him," he said.
READ ALSO: Anambra Elections: APGA Chieftain, Victor Umeh Turned Back In Ihiala [Photos]
"They clapped for him, some booed. Everybody is allowed their opinion and towards the end, more and more people got more positive."
On his decision to bring Alexander-Arnold on off the bench, Slot added: "For me, it is simple, I owe it to the fans to play a team that can win the match. Trent showed why I brought him in because he had two or three incredible balls [into the box].
READ ALSO: Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham in talks with ex-Brighton boss about taking over as head coach
"For the fans, they can always have the reaction they want, but I will always back the players I lead and the ones that wear the red shirt. I will back them no matter what.
READ ALSO: Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
"First of all, they sang for Steven Gerrard, which is a nice thing to do, and then for Conor Bradley, but when Trent took a free-kick, more people were positive about him and hoping that he would score than people booing him.
READ ALSO: ABIA: Onyenucheya Movement Shows Support At The Reception Of Col. Augustine Akobundu
"It would not be fair to focus only on the Liverpool fans that booed. If they want to, it's fine but there were a lot of people that were really positive about him as well."
Related Stories
David Raya is the best goalkeeper in the world, says Arsenal team-mate Kai Havertz after Sporting heroics
Sandro Tonali will choose Manchester United if they secure Champions League football
Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history
Who has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Who do England and Scotland play? Could Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo?
Eddie Howe Under Pressure as Newcastle Face Summer Exodus and Uncertain Future
Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham in talks with ex-Brighton boss about taking over as head coach
""
— AFNEWS reporter