Liverpool have made a massive decision about Trent Alexander-Arnold just hours before their Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion.
Liverpool head to the Amex on Monday for their second‑to‑last league game of their title‑winning campaign, aiming to face Brighton.
The spotlight is on Trent Alexander‑Arnold, who will depart the club on a free transfer this summer. The 26‑year‑old was met with boos when he came off the bench in last week’s 2‑2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield, raising doubts about whether Arne Slot would pick him again.
Those doubts appear answered: reports suggest Alexander‑Arnold will be named in the travelling squad for the Brighton match.
Reporter David Lynch says Trent Alexander‑Arnold will travel with Arne Slot’s squad for Monday’s visit to Brighton, despite the boos he received at Anfield after confirming he’ll leave on a free transfer.
Slot has yet to decide whether the 26‑year‑old starts or stays on the bench, as he did against Arsenal. If he is among the substitutes, newly‑re‑signed Conor Bradley is expected to get the nod at right‑back.
Pressed about whether fan reaction might limit Alexander‑Arnold’s minutes, Slot was non‑committal: “I wasn’t here the last few days, and neither was Trent. Today is our first session back, so it’s too early to know what the squad will look like for Monday.”
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Just hours before kick‑off at Brighton, Liverpool have taken a big call on Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s involvement.
Arne Slot’s side visit the Amex on Monday for the second‑to‑last game of their title‑winning season, and the spotlight is firmly on the 26‑year‑old right‑back, who will leave Anfield on a free this summer.
Alexander‑Arnold was booed when he came off the bench in last week’s 2‑2 draw with Arsenal, sparking doubts about whether Slot would use him again. But journalist David Lynch reports the defender is indeed in the travelling squad for Brighton.
Whether he starts or sits among the substitutes remains unknown. If he’s on the bench—as he was against Arsenal—Conor Bradley, fresh from signing a new contract, is expected to start at right‑back.
Asked if fan reaction might affect Alexander‑Arnold’s minutes, Slot was cagey: “We’ve only just come back in after a few days off, so it’s too early to say what the squad will look like.” The coach urged everyone to move on from the controversy and enjoy the fact Liverpool have already wrapped up the league title.
Alexander‑Arnold is widely tipped to join Real Madrid once his Liverpool contract expires.
