Mohamed Salah says Trent Alexander-Arnold does not deserve to be booed by some Liverpool fans after the defender announced he will leave his boyhood club in the summer.
The 26-year-old right-back is leave the Premier League champions when his contract expires at the end of June and is expect to join Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold was born in Liverpool สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น and rose through the club’s academy system before making his professional debut in 2016.
He made his first appearance since confirming his exit as a substitute in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, where he was jeer by some supporters.
“I think sometimes the fans are cruel to him,” Salah told Ufabet Sports.
“I think he didn’t deserve it at that time. He deserve to be treat the best by the fans because he gave everything for the fans.”
“We shouldn’t do this to anyone who admires people who have been here even for 6 months.”
“Imagine someone who has given you 20 years, it shouldn’t be like this. l hope it will be different for the next game, whether it’s against Brighton or the last game of the season, because he deserves to say goodbye.”
“I love him very much.”
“I think he deserves the best farewell to leave the club. He has done so much for the city and the club and he is one of the best players in the history of the club. He gave everything.”
“I think he needs a new challenge. He’s spoken to me about it. It’s his decision. He’s won it two or three times already. What more can he do?”
“It was his decision. I didn’t try to convince him to stay because I know that staying at the club for 20 years is not easy. It’s very difficult.”