Topics: Football, Liverpool, Premier League, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jamie Carragher, Arne Slot, Football News, Sky Sports
Jamie Carragher has suggested Liverpool boss Arne Slot does a harsh thing to Trent Alexander-Arnold after his winning goal against Leicester City at the King Power on Sunday.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, scored the only goal of the game to hand Liverpool a 1-0 win, which sees them a step closer to what is now an inevitable 20th Premier League title.
The right-back was introduced in the second half and was visibly emotional after his left-footed strike hit the net and ran to the Reds’ supporters before taking off his shirt.
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After the match, he was directly asked if he’s leaving Liverpool live on Sky Sports, to which he replied: “Look, obviously, like I've said all season, I am not going to speak on my situation, I am not going to go into details but these days like today are always special: scoring goals, winning games, being close to winning titles and being in title races, they are special moments that will live for me forever. I am glad to be a part of them."
Alexander-Arnold added: “To do it for the fans here is a very special moment. As much as we do it for ourselves and our family, we do it for the fans as well, they are the ones who travel to the games and spend their money, so it is the least they deserve to see us give 100% on the pitch and win games.
"So to see us so close, some of us, to a second league title and for others a first, especially in front of fans, which is what we've been missing, is very special. Virgil pushed me to the front to soak it in, get up close and personal. The fans have been amazing again this season, they have pushed us every game to the final minutes and they have done that again today to help us win the game."
However, Carragher gave a harsh take on what he thinks Slot should do to the England international between now and the end of the season.
When speaking on Sky Sports after Liverpool's victory, Carragher said: "If Trent hasn't committed, which he hasn't... to the manager for next season, he shouldn't be starting games."
Micah Richards was quick to jump in and suggested: "Maybe not for a send off for him... you think about planning for next season."
Carragher added: "Liverpool are not here as a football club to give someone a send off."
Richards hit back: "You win the league [after] so long - he's been a vital part of that. I understand what you're saying [about next season], I totally get that. But for what he's done for the club... been there since a little boy. They are going to win the league, just to give him a few more appearances just to say, 'well done'."
