Jude Bellingham delivers verdict on Liverpool fans as Trent Alexander-Arnold is booed on Anfield return | OneFootball

Alexander-Arnold was subjected to boos from Liverpool supporters on his return to Anfield

Jude Bellingham says Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a real reflection of how they feel about their former player.

The word "rat" was repeatedly daubed over a mural, located near Liverpool's stadium, celebrating Alexander-Arnold’s achievements at the club.

Alexander-Arnold had to contend with more abuse inside the stadium with some fans chanting obscenities as he warmed up in the second half.

Then when he replaced Arda Guler in the 81st minute, loud jeers rang around all sides of the stadium and the boos continued each time he touched the ball.

However, Bellingham - who played the full 90 minutes and was booked - is of the opinion that Liverpool fans are still appreciative of what Alexander-Arnold has done for the club.

"Obviously, it is one of those things in football,” the midfielder told Amazon Prime. “The fans booing isn't a reflection of how they feel about him.

"I think it is more to give their team the edge and throw him off a little bit. I am sure they're appreciative of what he has done for the club. It is one of those things."

To make matters worse for Alexander-Arnold, he was on the losing side in the Champions League showdown as Alexis Mac Allister’s second half goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.