Trent Alexander-Arnold has shared an insight into his admiration for Arne Slot despite only being coached by him at Liverpool for one season.

The right-back chose to jump ship in the summer and make a move to Real Madrid after his contract with the Anfield outfit expired.

Most fans knew that the Englishman was going to leave Liverpool, but nobody expected him to drag it out for as long as he did.

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There were times when fans were certain that he was going to stay, but in the end, he left his boyhood club.

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Despite wanting to leave, his choice seemingly had nothing to do with Slot’s management skills, as he actually lauded the Dutchman for what he’s done with the Anfield outfit.

Alexander-Arnold’s rise through the ranks at Liverpool is a prime example of the careers that all young footballers aspire to have.

The Liverpool academy graduate was initially brought into the first-team squad by Jurgen Klopp, who then turned him into one of the best right-backs in the world.

Slot was lucky enough to manage the Englishman at his peak, with the right-back...