Trent Alexander-Arnold’s wait for a Liverpool send-off continues after he was an unused substitute on Monday night.
The full-back remained on the bench as Arne Slot’s side were beaten 3-2 by Brighton.
Alexander-Arnold’s reaction to the travelling fans was caught on camera[/caption]
NBC SportsThe full-back had a blank expression as he headed towards the tunnel[/caption]
Liverpool twice took the lead through Harvey Elliott and Dominik Szoboszlai before conceding an 85th minute winner.
The match was their final away fixture of the season, with the players applauding the travelling supporters at full-time.
Footage from the final whistle showed Alexander-Arnold in front of the away fans as they sang along to ‘Freed From Desire’.
He could be seen standing with his hands on his hips before turning to walk away with a blank expression on his face.
Many fans have since speculated on social media that the atmosphere at full-time has seen Alexander-Arnold regret his decision to leave the club.
The 26-year-old will depart when his contract expires this summer ahead of an anticipated move to Real Madrid.
Reacting to the footage on X, one fan wrote: “Looks like he’s realised he’s made a mistake.”
Another supporter added: “He’s regretting it.”
A third fan also commented: “Realising what he’s going to miss.”
Meanwhile, one more said: “The face of a man who’s regretting what he’s done.”
NBC SportsFans believe Alexander-Arnold’s reaction shows he ‘regrets’ leaving the club[/caption]
Monday’s defeat extended Liverpool’s poor form since wrapping up the Premier League title.
Slot has not seen his side win any of their matches since clinching top spot with four matches remaining.
It comes after he was spotted in Ibiza last week whilst his players jetted off to Dubai ahead of the trip to Brighton.
Jason Cundy was critical of the performance at the Amex on The Sports Bar.
The talkSPORT co-host explained: “It’s not a good look. They’ve won the title, fair enough. I’m not sure it’s a good look, Arne Slot in the DJ booth.”
However, Jamie O’Hara defended the champions, admitting: “They’re just travelling the world. They’re Premier League champions, who cares about Brighton?”
Cundy responded: “Fine, but then expect to be criticised if you don’t turn up.”
The former Chelsea defender continued: “Tonight, to be leading the way they were and then get rolled over like that. They haven’t got the squad. They don’t have the squad.
“When I was going through the team at the end about who’s going to be there next season.”
He later added: “Maybe I am (being harsh). They’re champions. Maybe I am, but you’ve still got to be professional. You’ve still got to turn up.”
Liverpool will conclude their season at home to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The Reds will lift the Premier League trophy after the match, which will also be Alexander-Arnold’s last Anfield outing.
