Slot confirms Alexander-Arnold has been absent from training since his departure was announced.

Liverpool fans are now fully aware that Trent Alexander-Arnold will depart the club this summer, with new head coach Arne Slot addressing the situation.

Responding to criticism directed at the right-back, the Dutchman said:
“People having opinions about us—whether it’s Trent, myself, or anyone else in this profession—is nothing new.
He’s probably facing more scrutiny and negativity than he’s used to, but I don’t pay much attention to all of that.
It’s not my place to dictate how fans should respond.

I’ll be seeing Trent soon, as the players were given a few days off. I’ve spoken to him briefly over WhatsApp, but we’ll talk more when he returns. He made it clear that he doesn’t want his announcement to distract from the team’s focus.
I hope the energy on Sunday is directed at supporting the players and the club. If fans want to cheer Trent positively, that’s fine—but otherwise, let’s keep the focus on the game.”

Unsurprisingly, Alexander-Arnold’s exit dominated much of the pre-match press conference ahead of the Arsenal clash. But while emotions run high, the team’s accomplishments this season shouldn’t be overshadowed.

There will undoubtedly be a reaction to the No.66 at Anfield, but the emphasis should remain on celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League triumph.

Slot isn’t surprised by the attention surrounding Alexander-Arnold. With the players returning from their short break, it remains to be seen how the squad will respond—though it’s likely they’ll back their teammate.

Jamie Carragher has attempted to explain the frustration among some supporters, while others, including pundit Chris Sutton, have defended Alexander-Arnold and criticized the backlash. All eyes will be on Anfield’s response this weekend.