Trent critics ‘ridiculous’ after Liverpool edge closer to Premier League glory | OneFootball

If this summer does mark the end of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s time at Liverpool, then the ‘Scouser in the team’ made sure it won’t be a quiet goodbye.

On his return from injury, Alexander-Arnold stepped off the bench to lash home a stunning 76th-minute winner against Leicester City — a goal that not only moved Liverpool to within touching distance of the Premier League title but also confirmed Leicester’s relegation to the Championship.

The 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium means Arne Slot’s side now need just three more points to be crowned champions. And in a moment of pure narrative, it was Alexander-Arnold the player whose future has been the subject of intense speculation who stepped up to make the difference.

The reaction from the away end when he was introduced was mixed. Whispers of a potential move to Real Madrid have only grown louder in recent weeks, with many expecting the vice-captain to swap Anfield red for the Bernabéu’s white this summer.

Yet when the full-time whistle blew, and ‘the Scouser in our team’ rang out loud from the travelling support, it felt like a moment of recognition, a reminder of just how deeply Alexander-Arnold’s story is tied to this club.

Virgil van Dijk made sure his teammate received the acclaim, pushing him forward to take in the applause. It was a symbolic gesture, one that suggested both pride and protection – a captain ensuring a fellow leader had his moment.

Slot, however, was in no mood to be drawn into transfer talk post-match. The Dutchman made it clear where the spotlight should be shining: on the goal, not the gossip.

“I think my only good answer is to talk about his goal,” Slot said. “The headline should be the goal he scored, not his contract. But what I can say is it would be ridiculous if anyone questioned his commitment to this club.”

“He’s worked incredibly hard for five and a half weeks to get back to this point. Players like Trent, Mo [Salah], and Virgil [van Dijk] they deliver in the big moments. That goal meant a lot. Not just for him, but for everyone who loves Liverpool.”

There’s no doubt that Alexander-Arnold’s future will remain a hot topic in the weeks to come. But for now, Liverpool are on the brink of something special and their No. 66 is, once again, at the heart of it.

Whether this is the start of a final farewell or simply another chapter in a legendary Anfield story, one thing is clear: Trent Alexander-Arnold still has a few more moments left to write with only three more points confirming Premier League glory.