Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has urged supporters to not boo Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club’s remaining games this season.
He recently revealed that he believes the English defender deserves a proper farewell ahead of his summer exit.
Speaking during an interview with Sky Sports, Salah said that he does not believe Trent should be criticised for his decision to seek a new challenge away from Merseyside, and he hopes the fans can learn to respect his decision.
According to him, he was very surprised to hear the fans booing a player who has always given his all for the jersey, and he would have preferred it if the fans did not react that wwy.
“Absolutely. I was surprised because it is not how we react as Liverpool fans.
We shouldn’t react this way with anyone. We always appreciate the people who came here, even if it was for six months.
Imagine someone who gave his all for 20 years. It shouldn’t be like this and I hope it will change in the next game — Brighton or the last game of the season — because he deserves a farewell,” he said.
Salah believes that Trent has every right to leave the club whenever he wants, and his absence would definitely be felt on the pitch when he exits the club at the end of the season.
Mo stated that playing at the same place for 20 years is more than enough reason to be mentally drained, so he does not question Trent’s desire to try a new environment.
The Egyptian forward revealed that he wishes Trent all the best ahead of his move to Real Madrid, adding that he’ll always be in contact wih the defender.
“It is his decision,. I know 20 years at the club is so tough. People think it is easy to make a decision and just stay. No, it’s not. I didn’t want to speak to him much because I want him in my team, but I understand.
[I will miss him] a lot. I told him yesterday do not give me eye contact in your farewell because I really love him.
He deserves the best farewell leaving the club. He has done a lot for the city and a lot for the club. He was probably [one of] the best players in the club’s history and he needed a new challenge. He spoke to me about it. It is his decision, for sure.
He is 26 years old and a league title winner twice. What more could he have done? He needs to change and challenge himself. People do not know about it much, but he is 20 years in the club.
It is so tough mentally for someone to be 20 years in a club. It is the place you love, yes. I love the place. But going every day to the same place, mentally you could be depressed.
I really wish him the best. I will always be in contact with him. The fans have been harsh with him. He didn’t deserve that because he gave it all to the fans,” he added.
