Recent training photos from Liverpool may have unexpectedly offered Arne Slot a perfect solution to one of his toughest selection dilemmas ahead of the season’s final two games.
Slot has avoided confirming whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will feature again, especially after it was announced that the No.66 will leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
Speculation has only grown following a mixed reaction from the Anfield crowd, with some fans booing the local star after news of his departure.
The head coach has been cautious in addressing the issue, particularly since Conor Bradley is fit and poised to be the starting right-back next season—though ongoing links to Jeremie Frimpong might alter that picture.
However, Slot might not need to make a tough decision after all.
New photos on liverpoolfc.com show Joe Gomez has returned to full training following injury.
Joe Gomez’s comeback could ease the pressure surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s situation.
As Liverpool’s longest-serving player, Gomez’s return provides tactical flexibility. Bradley could start the remaining matches against Brighton and Crystal Palace, with Gomez coming on for the final 20–30 minutes depending on how things unfold.
This subtle adjustment could help avoid more negative attention for Alexander-Arnold, while also keeping team harmony intact.
With Bradley back in form and Gomez fit again, Slot may have been given the perfect way to wrap up a saga that has distracted from an otherwise successful league campaign.