Liverpool fans have zeroed in on one player’s reaction during Trent Alexander-Arnold’s farewell speech.
Set to leave the club next month on a free transfer after opting not to renew his contract, Alexander-Arnold has sparked mixed emotions among supporters. Some fans were angered by his decision, with sections of the Anfield crowd booing him when he came on as a substitute in the recent 2-2 draw with Arsenal, shortly after announcing his departure.
Possibly due to that backlash, many of the tributes to Alexander-Arnold’s 20-year Liverpool career have taken place away from Anfield. One such moment came during a recent training session, where the number 66 was presented with a framed shirt and posed with teammates for a final group photo.
Following the presentation, Alexander-Arnold addressed the squad with a farewell speech. However, fans were particularly drawn to Virgil van Dijk’s expression during the speech, which remained unchanged throughout. While it may have simply reflected his focus, some supporters offered different interpretations.
One commented, “The look of disgust on Virg’s face,” while another said, “Van Dijk ain’t buying it.” A third fan noted, “Yeah, Van Dijk and Alisson look emotional.”
Van Dijk, the team’s captain, is set to receive the Premier League trophy from Liverpool legend Alan Hansen on Sunday at Anfield. Whether Alexander-Arnold features in the final match remains uncertain, as Conor Bradley has started the last two games against Arsenal and Brighton. Although Alexander-Arnold appeared off the bench against Arsenal, he did not feature against Brighton.