Steve Nicol did not hold back his feelings after hearing the Anfield crowd boo the departing Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Arsenal draw.
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol has laid into Liverpool supporters for booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.
The defender recently announced his departure from his boyhood club, with a transfer to Real Madrid expected in the summer after the expiration of his current contract.
While Arne Slot did not include the right-back in the lineup against Arsenal, the defender was introduced for Conor Bradley in the 67th minute, only to be greeted by boos from several supporters.
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Nicol disgusted by Alexander-Arnold jeers
Speaking on ESPN, the erstwhile full-back was disappointed by the reaction of the Anfield crowd to the departing right-back.
“I couldn’t believe what I was hearing,” said Nicol. “I was absolutely disgusted. I did not think that was what Liverpool fans were like.
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“I didn’t think that’s what Liverpool’s history was about. Everybody who returns to Anfield should never in my opinion be booed.
“And I would love to say that it was the usual small minority, but unfortunately, it wasn’t. It almost seemed 50-50.
“I was absolutely disgusted. This was absolutely classless and I did not expect it from Liverpool fans.”
The game itself saw Slot’s team lose a two-goal half-time lead to play out a draw with Mikel Arteta’s men.
Alexander-Arnold went close to a winner with a free-kick following Mikel Merino’s sending-off for a second yellow, while Andy Robertson had a late winner ruled out.
What’s next for Liverpool?
The champions face Brighton and Crystal Palace in their final Premier League matches.