Slot undecided on whether TAA will play in Liverpool’s season finale

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has not decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play in their Premier League final against Crystal Palace after he was booed in Anfield two weeks ago.

Slot called for a positive atmosphere on Sunday when they will also hoist the Premier League trophy.

Alexander-Arnold recently announced that he is leaving the club when his contract ends this summer, with reports that say he is on his way to Real Madrid. Liverpool -Handers expressed their displeasure about the decision when they organized Arsenal on 11 May.

“This should be the day that everyone should enjoy. It is 35 years ago that Fans of Liverpool have been waiting at the moment,” Slot told reporters on Friday.

“Everyone who is in the stadium deserves to be there, including Trent, who is part of a successful season and successful years at this club. I have a lot of confidence that our fans will deliver against Tottenham (Hotspur) again.”

Liverpool won the title with their 5-1 routes from Spurs last month in Anfield.

Palace fans will also be in a festive mood on Sunday, with their team, who are 12th in the competition table, who recently won the FA Cup, their first big trophy.

The former manager of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, is also expected to be present.

“I heard that, how nice,” said Slot. “It is the most difficult trophy to win, as a cup trophies that you can win through Lucky Draws or have luck in a few games – such as winning a penalty shootout.

“It is more difficult to win the competition and this is the period in which the competition is the most difficult. You saw the 16th and 17th place play for the first time in a European final (Tottenham's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Thursday).”

Slot would like to bear the success of this season in their next campaign, but acknowledged that it was not easy.

“I don't know if we will have that serial mentality to appear season after season,” he said. “We will see on July 8 when we come together again.

“Many have won the competition, but not many have won several seasons in a row. Not everyone has that elite mentality. Look at Mohamed Salah, who has been on that kind of elite mentality for seven years in a row. He was the strongest when we arrived in the previous season. You need it to become a serial winner.”

Salah, who exceeds the Premier League scor cards with 28 goals, is considered a favorite to win this year's balloon d'Or.

“A lot of hope (for Salah to win),” said Slot. “It is completely true because he has had very, very good seasons here. This is probably standing in terms of numbers and we have won the competition.

“He is not the only player who has had a great season. If there is ever a chance (for him to win), then this season is.”

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