“This is not how we act” – Mohamed Salah Reveals ‘Sadness’ Over Liverpool Fans Booing Trent Alexander-Arnold | OneFootball

Mohamed Salah Speaks Out Over Trent Alexander-Arnold Boos Amid Liverpool Title Celebrations

As Liverpool bask in the glow of a Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot, a different kind of noise has dominated headlines in recent days — and it has little to do with silverware. When Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, he was met with a mixed reception. Applause was quickly drowned out by boos, leaving a bitter taste at Anfield during what should have been a celebratory occasion.

The moment was jarring. Here was a homegrown talent, Liverpool’s vice-captain, being jeered for his every touch in his own stadium. Though the jeers eventually waned, the damage was done. The symbolism of that moment hasn’t been lost on fans or players alike, especially Mohamed Salah, who has now broken his silence on the matter.

Salah Backs Alexander-Arnold Amid Fan Backlash

In a candid interview with Gary Neville for Sky Sports, Mohamed Salah made his feelings plain. The Egyptian forward, who has worn the Liverpool shirt with as much distinction as any modern great, was clearly troubled by the reaction Alexander-Arnold received.

“I thought the fans may be harsh with him, but I think he didn’t deserve it,” Salah admitted. “He deserves the fans to treat him the best way possible because he gave it all to the fans.”

It was a moment that cut to the heart of what Liverpool are supposed to represent: loyalty, appreciation, and unity. Alexander-Arnold, who has spent two decades at the club, was treated more like an outsider than a legend-in-the-making. Salah, ever the diplomat but rarely this emotive in interviews, didn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truth.

“I was sad when I heard [boos against Arsenal]. Because this is not how we act as Liverpool fans, we shouldn’t act this way with anyone. We always appreciate the people for six months, imagine someone who gives his all for 20 years.”

Alexander-Arnold’s Future Cast in Doubt

While Salah stopped short of confirming whether Alexander-Arnold is contemplating a departure from Anfield, his words carried an air of finality. “It shouldn’t be like this, and I hope it will change next game – Brighton or the last game of the season – because he deserves a farewell,” Salah said. Those are not words typically reserved for a player expected to stay. They are, instead, the words of a teammate hoping for a proper goodbye.

When pressed by Neville on whether he had tried to convince Alexander-Arnold to stay, Salah’s answer was measured but telling.

“Look, it’s his decision,” Salah replied. “I’m not going to try and convince him to stay because I know he’s here for 20 years at a club.”

It’s the kind of answer that hints at respect but also resignation. Salah, no stranger to the pressures of elite football or the sometimes capricious nature of supporters, understands that loyalty can only stretch so far in the face of public rejection.

Slot’s Role and a Changing Liverpool

Manager Arne Slot has already etched his name into Liverpool history by winning the Premier League in his debut campaign. Yet even he wasn’t spared criticism for reintroducing Alexander-Arnold against Arsenal. Slot defended the decision as tactical, aimed at securing the win. But it had an emotional undercurrent — a show of faith in one of his vice-captains, whose influence at the club extends beyond the pitch.

If this is indeed the beginning of a long goodbye for Trent Alexander-Arnold, it’s a peculiar one. Not with fanfare, but with friction. Not with unanimous respect, but with a jarring schism. And perhaps that’s what Salah was ultimately trying to highlight — that for a club that prides itself on unity, the reaction to Alexander-Arnold was not just unfair. It was un-Liverpool.

Conclusion

As Liverpool look to close out a triumphant season under Arne Slot, the treatment of one of their most loyal servants remains a blemish on an otherwise stellar campaign. Mohamed Salah’s intervention is a reminder of what this club is supposed to stand for — loyalty, respect, and a sense of collective memory. Whether Alexander-Arnold stays or goes, his contribution deserves more than boos. It deserves gratitude.