Liverpool boss Arne Slot not concerned by Trent Alexander-Arnold reaction

Arne Slot was unruffled by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s unhappy reaction to being substituted in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford.

Slot, who otherwise enjoyed a dream competitive first game in charge, spoke to a clearly disappointed Alexander-Arnold on the bench after the England defender made way for Conor Bradley in the 72nd minute.

It came moments after Mohamed Salah had doubled Liverpool’s lead, following Luis Diaz’s opener, but Slot denied suggestions of a rift with Alexander-Arnold, who played for England at Euro 2024.

“He didn’t look that happy being taken off, I understand,” Slot said. “Every player wants to play 90 minutes but I don’t think the players that were on the bench from the start were really happy with the choice I made.

Starting off at Anfield with a win