Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has criticised fans who have turned on right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold after he confirmed his imminent departure from the club.
Academy graduate Alexander-Arnold confirmed earlier this month that he will not sign a new contract at Anfield, with a free transfer to Real Madrid expected to be announced once the season comes to a close.
News of his decision has divided Liverpool fans, some of whom booed the England international when his name was read out during the recent Premier League meeting with Arsenal.
While Salah understood the disappointment, he insisted Alexander-Arnold has earned the right to make such a tough decision and deserves to be offered a hero‘s farewell.
“I think somehow the fans were being harsh with him,” Salah told . “I think he didn‘t deserve it at the time, he deserved the fans to treat him the best way possible because he gave it all to the fans.“
