Liverpool ahead Mohamed Salah has known as for followers to not boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold within the membership’s remaining video games this season, insisting the defender deserves a correct farewell earlier than he leaves Anfield this summer season.
Alexander-Arnold was jeered by some followers after being launched from the bench in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal final weekend, having confirmed his intention to depart the membership on the finish of the season earlier this month.
The 26-year-old is predicted to affix Actual Madrid on a free switch this summer season and sources have informed ESPN the Spanish membership need the right-back to affix them in time to play at this summer season’s Membership World Cup.
However Salah doesn’t imagine Alexander-Arnold must be criticised for his determination to hunt a brand new problem away from Merseyside.
Requested if he was saddened by the response his teammate acquired in opposition to Arsenal, Salah informed Sky Sports activities: “Completely. I used to be shocked as a result of it’s not how we react as Liverpool followers.
“We shouldn’t react this fashion with anybody. We at all times respect the individuals who got here right here, even when it was for six months.
“Imagine someone who gave his all for 20 years. It shouldn’t be like this and I hope it will change in the next game — Brighton or the last game of the season — because he deserves a farewell.”
Salah has spent a lot of the season on the centre of hypothesis over his personal future, with the 32-year-old finally penning a two-year contract extension final month. However the Egypt worldwide has mentioned he understands why Alexander-Arnold has chosen to depart the membership he has represented because the age of six.
“It is his decision,” Salah mentioned. “I do know 20 years on the membership is so robust. Individuals suppose it’s straightforward to decide and simply keep. No, it’s not. I didn’t wish to converse to him a lot as a result of I would like him in my group, however I perceive.
“[I will miss him] quite a bit. I informed him yesterday don’t give me eye contact in your farewell as a result of I actually love him.
“He deserves the best farewell leaving the club. He has done a lot for the city and a lot for the club. He was probably [one of] the best players in the club’s history and he needed a new challenge. He spoke to me about it. It is his decision, for sure.”
Salah added: “He’s 26 years previous and a league title winner twice. What extra might he have finished? He wants to alter and problem himself. Individuals have no idea about it a lot, however he’s 20 years within the membership.
“It’s so robust mentally for somebody to be 20 years in a membership. It’s the place you like, sure. I like the place. However going on daily basis to the identical place, mentally you might be depressed.
“I really wish him the best. I will always be in contact with him. The fans have been harsh with him. He didn’t deserve that because he gave it all to the fans.”
Info from ESPN’s Alex Kirkland and Rodrigo Faez contributed to this report
