Jürgen Klopp's Blunt Take on Liverpool Fans Booing Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool supporters didn’t handle Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving the Reds as a free agent very well. Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid, leading to fans booing him and offering strong remarks about the player’s decision.
Amid the criticism, Jurgen Klopp backed Alexander-Arnold and called out the Liverpool fans who booed him after he confirmed his departure.
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Klopp was the guest of honor at the LFC Foundation Gala Ball on Friday night, where he delivered a passionate speech defending the 26-year-old as he auctioned off one of his shirts (via The Mirror).
I don’t want to tell anyone what they should think, I don’t want to say what you have to think but I can tell you what you think is wrong.Jurgen Klopp
Although the German has his part in Liverpool’s history, he explained the main reason he isn’t afraid of calling out the supporters who once cheered his name.
I am an old man and I don’t waste time with hiding my opinion.Jurgen Klopp
There’s a chance that Real Madrid and Liverpool clash in the UEFA Champions League next season. It will be interesting to see if supporters continue to display how upset they are over Alexander-Arnold’s decision or whether time will heal the decision.
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