Arne Slot breaks silence on Trent Alexander-Arnold nearing Liverpool exit to affix Actual Madrid

Arne Slot has delivered his verdict on studies that Trent Alexander-Arnold is about to affix Actual Madrid on a free switch this summer season.

Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract is because of expire on the finish of the season, and it was revealed throughout the worldwide break that he’s closing in on reaching an settlement to go away his boyhood membership to maneuver to the Spanish capital.

Slot has now reacted to the information forward of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby in opposition to Everton, with Liverpool trying to bounce again from successive losses to PSG and Newcastle. 

Talking on Alexander-Arnold, Slot stated: ‘His state of affairs is sadly that he’s injured. For him, meaning he’s totally centered on his restoration. We’re making an attempt to assist him to return again. We have by no means been centered on these talks.’

Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk are additionally nearing the top of their very own offers, however Slot refused to criticise any of his star trio who’re all dealing with unsure futures.

Requested whether or not he was apprehensive that Alexander-Arnold might go away in a matter of weeks, Slot replied: ‘No. It is a state of affairs that’s there for eight or 9 months now and I feel that each one these gamers have carried out so effectively for us.’

Alexander-Arnold is predicted to go away his boyhood membership to maneuver to Madrid on a free switch

Slot insists he isn’t involved about Alexander-Arnold probably leaving this summer season

Slot didn’t reveal when Alexander-Arnold might return from his harm setback after the best again missed Liverpool’s Carabao Cup last defeat as a result of health problem he picked up in opposition to PSG. 

Liverpool have simply 9 video games left this season, and have a 12-point cushion on the high of the desk regardless of their blip earlier than the worldwide break.

Slot believes his gamers could have benefitted from the break since shedding at Wembley, and backed his group to ship a powerful efficiency in opposition to their arch-rivals on Wednesday night time. 

‘We’re so wanting ahead to those 9 video games,’ Slot stated. ‘Our gamers are refreshed. It isn’t all detrimental. 

‘We performed a last and we bought crushed to an excellent PSG group. I used to be pleased with our efficiency in opposition to PSG. Perhaps the perfect efficiency this season however sadly we misplaced on penalties.

‘Within the last phases of the season, each recreation issues. 9 finals, however it’s for each group. 

‘These video games are essential for us, beginning with Everton. Not solely as a result of it is the derby however as a result of we’re in such an amazing place as effectively.’

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