Jamie Carragher said he understood why the sections of the Liverpool supporters wanted to express their IRA Tows Trent Alexander-Arnold, but added that the players booed while they are in the field is a “step too far.”
Alexander-Arnold made his first appearance since he announced that he would leave his hometown club at the end of the season as a substitute for the second half, replacing Conor Bradley.
There was a mixed reaction for Vice-Capitán, with some followers of Liverpool booing the 26-year-old Event Touch and others who encourage while playing a 2-2 tie with Arsenal in Anfield.
Former defender Carragher, who was in Liverpool throughout his career, explained in Sky Sports Alexander-Arnold’s decision was injured that fans of leaving, but was disappointed to see him boo the duration of the game.
“That is the story of the game,” Carragher said when he was asked about the angry later. “We will talk about that after the game and what will be in the pages of each newspaper.
“I’m surprised how many [booed]. When you are in a multitude of 60,000, there is no doubt that there are many unhappy people in Liverpool with the situation. I said it is understandable.
“For me, I don’t think any player puts on that red shirt that goes out to play for the club and win three points and win trophies should be booed.
“I understand that there are many bad sensations. Some people outside Liverpool don’t understand that, I do it. But booing one of your own players while playing is not for me.”
Carragher suggested that it could be better for Alexander-Arnold sitting on the rest of the season, with Liverpool against Brighton next week before they raise the title at home to Crystal Palace on May 25.
“He is choosing to leave, I do not agree with what happened today, but there should be a shipment for him,” Carragher added. [Booing him] It was a step too far. Sing the names of other players do not boo a player with his shirt.
“That could have taken his last performance, which could be the right thing since Liverpool does not need a circus.
“If you are frustrated with Trent, sings the name of Conor Bradley or Steven Gerrard. Do not boo a player, since it opens you to the criticisms of supporters from all over the country about the supporters of Liverpool.”
Liverpool chief coach Arne Slot said Friday that he would not tell the followers how to feel, while his close teammate Andy Robertson said that “it was not pleasant” to see Alexander-Arnold Boud.
Liverpool supporters sang the name of Bradley, with the Northern Ireland International seen as the successor to the right, through the game and after Alexander-Arnold was brought by him in the second half.
“In general and life, the good thing about living in Europe, everyone can have their opinion. That is the same here in Liverpool,” he said later. There were more applause for Alexander-Arnold full time when he went to the head.
“There were people who were not so happy, there were people who were happy for him. They applauded him. Some of them booed.
“Everyone has the right to their opinion. Towards the end, some of them became increasingly positive. But for me, it is simple. I owe it to the team, the fans, play a team that can win a football game.
“Trent showed it because he had two or three incredible balls. We were so close to winning it, partly for him.
“For me, it is not so difficult. And for fans, they can have the reaction they want. I will always support my players, which I carry and use the red shirt.”
The rear Robertson has played with Alexander-Arnold for his career in Liverpool, with the couple winning two Titles of the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the Copa Carabao together.
“There is a lot of emotion around him,” Robertson said. “It’s crucial right now that I don’t tell you how to feel and you don’t tell me how to feel it. All I can do is tell you how I feel it.
“First, I am disappointed to lose my best. In the game, we have done everything together. He is an incredible player and person. He has made me a better player and that comes from the back of my heart.
“He task me at the levels at which he never knew. Hey kept me during the good years. And he has made a decision.
“His legacy in this club is obvious there to see. The trophies he has won, the moments he has had in history will always be there. It is an emotional decision.
“For Trent, it is not easy. Or the course is not. But it has made the decision. It is not nice to see a friend to be booed, it was good. But as I said, we cannot tell people how to act.
“I can’t tell you how I’m sorry, I’m extremely proud of him. I love him as a player, I love him as a friend. We’ll miss him as one of my best friends in the game.”
