Arne Slot has responded to criticism from a Liverpool legend. The manager may have a point, although one aspect of his remarks will certainly raise eyebrows.

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold appeared to shake his head after being subbed off by Arne Slot.The right-back had just got the Reds level against Aston Villa – but the head coach opted to

However, Slot revealed in the press conference that he told Alexander-Arnold a week before about his plans for him. He made it clear to him how many minutes he would get in the next five games. He also shared the defender’s five-word response to his decision.

Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold was taken off early against Aston Villa. Arne Slot has shed some light on their conversation after he made the change.

Liverpool voss Arne Slot shares what he told Trent Alexander-Arnold after taking him off against Aston Villa, and how he responded.

Arne Slot has admitted he did not want to take either Diogo Jota or Trent Alexander-Arnold off in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa, but their respective fitness levels forced his hand.

As Liverpool pushed to get the three points, Arne Slot decided to take Alexander-Arnold off. And as seen in his reaction to the change, Trent was not best pleased. Alexander-Arnold’s goal came at a really good time for Liverpool. However, the Reds could not capitalise and go on to get the winner.

Slot confirmed that Alexander-Arnold has now returned to training, but the Reds are still waiting to discover the extent of the injury Joe Gomez suffered after the defender was forced off during the loss at Plymouth. Slot admitted that the injury to Gomez was a "concern" after he missed all of January with a hamstring issue.

Liverpool have now played three Premier League matches in eight days, drawing away days at Everton and Villa while beating Wolves 2-1.