Chris Bascombe

Liverpool

Merseyside Football Reporter at The Telegraph

Merseyside Football Reporter for Telegraph Media Group

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Fan revolt over Trent Alexander-Arnold turns into act of self-sabotage

3 days ago | msn.com | Kieran Crichard |Sam Dean |Chris Bascombe

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I won't tell fans how to react to Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit

6 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the Kop is entitled to react as they see fit to Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to quit the club, but urged Anfield to focus solely on savouring a party atmosphere in the club's remaining games. Alexander-Arnold will not start against Arsenal on Sunday, where he faces home supporters for the first time since announcing he will leave at the end of the season.
Arne Slot: I won’t tell fans how to react to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the Kop is entitled to react as they see fit to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to quit the club, but urged Anfield to focus solely on savouring a party atmosphere in the club’s remaining games. Alexander-Arnold will not start against Arsenal on Sunday, where he faces home supporters for the first time since announcing he will leave at the end of the season.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit: How Liverpool lost greatest home-grown talent since Steven Gerrard

1 week ago | independent.ie | Chris Bascombe

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit: How Liverpool lost greatest home-grown talent since Steven GerrardTrent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to leave when club are on a high – with Real Madrid his expected destination – will draw wrath of many Liverpool fans©Telegraph Media Group Holdings LtdToday at 23:23When Trent Alexander-Arnold requested a face-to-face meeting with Arne Slot during the last international break in March, Liverpool sensed they were about to hear the news they feared.
Trent Alexander-Arnold announces Liverpool departure in emotional video message

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Credit: X/@TrentAATrent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, opening the door for a free transfer to Real Madrid. The England right-back released a video message confirming that he will not be following Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah by signing a new Anfield deal, thereby ending his 20-year association with his boyhood club. AdvertisementLiverpool are not surprised by the decision and were prepared for the announcement.
Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe |Richard Aikman

Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, opening the door for a free transfer to Real Madrid. The England right-back released a video message confirming that he will not be following Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah by signing a new Anfield deal, thereby ending his 20-year association with his boyhood club. Liverpool are not surprised by the decision and were prepared for the announcement.
How Liverpool lost greatest home-grown talent since Steven Gerrard

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe

There are no heroes or villains in this saga, so how did it come to this? Initially, it appears to have been a consequence of bad timing. Alexander-Arnold's contract was due for renewal during a complicated period in the summer of 2023 when the club were on to their third sporting director in two years.
Federico Chiesa's eight-minute cameo symbolic of Arne Slot's next Liverpool challenge

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Chris Bascombe
Federico Chiesa’s eight-minute cameo symbolic of Arne Slot’s next Liverpool challenge

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Chris Bascombe

Arne Slot might be remembered as the Liverpool manager who won the Premier League despite his only summer signing being a club mascot. Too harsh on the contribution of Federico Chiesa, the sole new Anfield arrival alongside Slot since Jürgen Klopp left? Probably, but there was a symbolism to him being introduced as an 82nd minute substitute to try to save the game against Chelsea.
Anfield bosses plan summer spending spree to back 21st title bid but Alexander Isak may be out of reach

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Chris Bascombe

Anfield bosses plan summer spending spree to back 21st title bid but Alexander Isak may be out of reachDarwin Nunez could be on his way out of Liverpool this summer. Photo: Phil Noble/Reuters©Telegraph Media Group Holdings LtdToday at 03:30Arne Slot will be backed with one of Liverpool’s biggest ever summer transfer budgets to pursue a record-breaking 21st league title as the champions ready themselves for a fresh challenge from the chasing pack.