Diogo Jota did his finest to cheer up a sombre-looking Trent Alexander-Arnold instantly after the ultimate whistle of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brentford this afternoon.
Regardless of the Reds sustaining their 100% begin to life below Arne Slot, the vice-captain seemed visibly livid on the substitutes’ bench after he was withdrawn within the 72nd minute, with Conor Bradley coming in for the rest of the match.
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The 25-year-old’s temper didn’t appear to have improved by full-time as TV cameras captured him trying unmistakably downcast, at which level the Portuguese ahead positioned an arm on his shoulder and drew him in to whisper a fast message, all whereas sporting a beaming smile.
We’re undecided what Jota mentioned, or whether or not it had any affect on Trent afterwards, however you must admire our quantity 20 for making an attempt to carry his teammate’s spirits on the closing whistle.
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— dee (@lfcsalahhmedia) August 25, 2024
