The Premier League leaders were favorites to win against a struggling Manchester United at Anfield.
However, the home side stunned the Reds with a brilliant performance and earned a deserved point at Anfield.
Although the result now does a lot for Ruben Amorim’s side in terms of La Liga position as they are still 13th, it would help and give them confidence for the upcoming games.
Lisandro Martínez gave the visitors the lead, but goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah put the hosts in a good position. Amad Diallo’s goal in the 80th minute saw Man United return with a point away from their arch-rivals.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s weakest player and his defensive performance was disastrous.
The right side, which has been linked with a move to Real Madridstruggled to cope on the Man United left, but Arne Slot has claimed the poor performance had nothing to do with the player’s uncertain future at Anfield.
Slot said, as reported GOAL:
“I don’t believe in that stuff. I think nine out of 10 people will tell you it affected him, but I’m one of the 10 who will tell you I don’t think it affected him.
“What I think affected him was that he had to play with Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot who are two starters for Portugal, great, great players. We have a fantastic player here in Diogo Jota and he doesn’t even play for Portugal so that tells you how much quality United have. And if those players set up a game, and that’s what United do from time to time, it’s very difficult to play against them.
“I think it is more difficult for Trent to play against Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot than the rumors that were there during the week. That’s my opinion, but everyone will probably tell you it has to do with rumours.”
Liverpool should sort out Trent Alexander-Arnold’s future soon
Although the manager may not agree, but speculation surrounding his future is plaguing the Liverpool defender.
The Reds need to resolve his future soon as this would make the player focus more on his form than his future.
There is no doubting Alexander-Arnold’s talent and quality, but it would be difficult for any player to focus on his game if there are rumors that he is leaving his boyhood club for a big move to Real Madrid .
Fans are upset with the Liverpool star and have taken to social media to express their frustration at his willingness to leave the club for La Liga and perhaps this could also affect his performances.
Liverpool are considering replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold with a Premier League defender
