Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Arsenal clash that Conor Bradley will be the starting right-back and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave was a professional footballer’s path.
The ‘Reds’ who have already secured the league title, lost 1-3 to Chelsea last week, giving ‘TAA’ the starting position at right back, then Bradley, who has just been building up his fitness, came on as his replacement before the hour.
Until the following day, Trent made a public ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี announcement that he would not renew his contract after the end of the season, waiting to move as a free agent, both opening the way for Slot to push the younger defender to experience the most competition in the last 3 match days of the season.
“Honestly, if Conor is ready to play at full strength against Chelsea … I’ve already started him, and Sunday is a great opportunity for him to start,” the Dutchman said at a press conference.
“A lot of influences went into the decisions I made and it turned out that one of the last four games of the season was a loss, so I couldn’t afford to lose them all.”
“But there are many more things to consider when choosing a team than just not losing games or rotating, so let’s wait and see what the team looks like.”
“What I can say is that Conor will be a regular. He needs to get some game time and get some flying hours ready for next season.”
As for Trent’s departure, of course as a coach he is disappointed, but he doesn’t want to hinder the boy’s progress.
“Like everyone who loves Liverpool, like all the other fans, we are sad that he is leaving because not only is he a good person leaving, but he is also a very good full-back,” the 46-year-old added.
“I have experience working for clubs like AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, where every season ended very well, with many players leaving the team.”
“So I am personally familiar with it, and the experiences I have had also happened at my current club.”
“ If one of the best players leaves, the next best player has to step up to replace him – that’s happening now. ”