Mohamed Salah has called for calm and respect from Liverpool fans after Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed during his recent appearance at Anfield. The right-back, who has confirmed his exit from the club at the end of the season, is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Despite years of service and success with Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold was met with jeers from a section of supporters when he came off the bench during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. The backlash has left Salah disappointed and surprised.
Salah believes fans are being unfair, especially to someone who has given so much to the club over the years. He emphasized that Alexander-Arnold, who spent two decades at Liverpool, deserves a respectful farewell, not hostility.
The Egyptian forward acknowledged that he didn’t try to convince his teammate to stay. According to Salah, the decision to move on wasn’t taken lightly. Being with one club for 20 years can be mentally exhausting, and seeking a new challenge is understandable.
Real Madrid are reportedly eager to bring Alexander-Arnold in early for their Club World Cup squad in June and are willing to pay a fee to expedite the move.
With the season winding down, Salah hopes the fan reaction changes in the final home games, saying Alexander-Arnold has earned appreciation for his contributions to both the club and the city.
At 26, Alexander-Arnold has won every major trophy with Liverpool, and Salah believes he has little left to prove at Anfield. As one of the most influential players in the club’s recent history, his departure marks the end of an era—one Salah insists should be met with gratitude, not resentment.
