Slot: “Arnold was not affected by the rumors about Real in the derby with United”

Liverpool failed to get a win in their home derby against Manchester United, with Alexander Arnold to be heavily criticized for his performance against Amorim’s team.

In statements he made after the end of the match at “Anfield”, the “Reds” coach, Arne Slottemphasized that the 26-year-old full-back was not affected by the recent rumors of him leaving for Real Madrid, stating that he struggled because he found very quality players opposite him.

“I don’t believe in these things. I think nine out of ten will assume that, but I’m one out of ten who will tell you it didn’t affect him. What affected him is that he had to play against Fernandes and Dalot, two key players for Portugal who are great footballers.

We have a fantastic player here, Diogo Jota, who mostly doesn’t play for Portugal, so that tells you how much quality United have. If players like that give 100% in a match, which they do for United sometimes, they are very difficult to play against. Everyone will probably tell you that it had to do with rumours, but I have a different opinion.”said the Liverpool coach.