Frank Christian
Arne Slot’s debut at Anfield in the Premier League ended with a 2-0 win for Liverpool against Brentford. Goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah secured a successful home debut for the Dutch manager.
Liverpool now has two wins from two games in the EPL this season after a comfortable victory over Brentford, despite late pressure from the opposition.
However, Liverpool fans noticed Trent Alexander-Arnold’s evident frustration when he was substituted by Slot after 72 minutes.
Slot having to explain to Trent why he’s been taken off before the end.
Trent doesn’t look happy pic.twitter.com/GfhwbqgwLM
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) August 25, 2024
Slot kept the same starting lineup from the previous win against Ipswich Town, where Alexander-Arnold was also substituted late in the game. Despite his impressive stats in the match, Slot had a conversation with the player after his substitution.
Fans appreciated Slot’s handling of the situation, addressing any potential issues swiftly, especially with a key player like Alexander-Arnold.
“I understand he is frustrated. Every player wants to play 90 minutes, but I don’t think the players on the bench were really happy with my decision from the start,” Slot mentioned after the game.
There are rumors about Alexander-Arnold being a target for Real Madrid in 2025, with his contract expiring soon and uncertainty about his renewal.
Liverpool faces a tough challenge next as they travel to Manchester United on September 1, with Jurgen Klopp’s impressive record at Old Trafford.
