Liverpool faced a disappointing Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham, but Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performance off the bench stood out
London: Liverpool had a tough night on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham. They just didn’t seem to have their spark, and it was a bit of a letdown.
Jarell Quansah had to leave early due to illness, which was a bummer for both him and the team. To make things worse, Spurs scored a late winner in a pretty controversial way. Lucas Bergvall should’ve been sent off before he scored, but that’s football for you.
On the bright side, Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench and made a difference. Even though he started on the sidelines, he really showed up when he got on the pitch.
He had a powerful shot that was cleared off the line, and he was the one making the most passes into the final third, even with just 30 minutes of play. It was nice to see him shake off the sluggishness that had been criticized after the Manchester United game.
Fans were still behind him, chanting his name as he came on. That support could be crucial in keeping him at Liverpool beyond this summer. It’s clear that he’s got talent, and Slot was reminded of that when he came on.
Conor Bradley did well too, but it’s clear that if Alexander-Arnold were to leave, Liverpool would miss his creativity and influence. With a busy schedule ahead, maybe giving Trent a little break could be a good idea. It would also give the fans another chance to show their love for him.
