Arne Slot rubbishes Real Madrid reason for Alexander Arnold's poor United show
India TodayLiverpool manager Arne Slot has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold after the full-back’s underwhelming performance in his side’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United, dismissing speculation that transfer rumors are affecting the player’s focus. Alexander-Arnold, long linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, faced criticism for his struggles in containing United’s attacking threats at Old Trafford. However, Slot firmly ruled out these rumors as a distraction, instead attributing Alexander-Arnold’s struggles to the quality of United’s attacking players, including Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and Rasmus Hojlund. The Dutch manager defended his player, emphasising that even the best defenders can face tough outings against opponents of Manchester United’s calibre.