Alexander-Arnold may not play in Liverpool season finale
Arne Slot has not yet decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in Liverpool's season finale, but the Reds boss said his outgoing star 'deserves' to be part of the title celebrations.
The England defender announced his decision to quit his boyhood club earlier this month and is widely expected to join Real Madrid.
He was booed by Liverpool fans when he came on as a second-half substitute in last week's 2-2 draw against Arsenal at Anfield and did not play in Liverpool's 3-2 defeat at Brighton on Monday.
Liverpool, who wrapped up the Premier League title last month with four games to spare, will be presented with the trophy after Sunday's game against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.
Slot was asked whether he had concerns that the celebrations would be overshadowed by a negative reaction to Alexander-Arnold.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans in previous appearance at Anfield. Photo: Reuters
He said he had yet to make a decision on the extent of the right-back's involvement.
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