Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the centre of a fight between Real Madrid and Barcelona for his signature, according to reports.
Arne Slot was unruffled by Alexander-Arnold’s unhappy reaction to being substituted in .
Slot, who otherwise enjoyed a dream competitive first game in charge, spoke to a clearly disappointed Alexander-Arnold on the bench after the England defender made way for Conor Bradley in the 72nd minute.
It came moments after Mohamed Salah had doubled ’s lead, following Luis Diaz’s opener, but Slot denied suggestions of a rift with Alexander-Arnold, who played for England at Euro 2024.
Slot said: He didn’t look that happy being taken off, I understand. Every player wants to play 90 minutes but I don’t think the p…