Slot expressed his thoughts on the situation, saying that the match should be a special day for everyone involved. He acknowledged that Alexander-Arnold has been an important part of the team and deserves to be there for the final game.
When asked about Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave the club, Slot revealed that he had spoken to the player about his performance and areas for improvement. He praised Alexander-Arnold's defensive skills and encouraged him to show more consistency in his game.
Meanwhile, Liverpool may face another departure as Luis Diaz is reportedly a target for Barcelona. Slot responded to claims from Barcelona's sports director Deco, saying that every club has its own way of doing things and that he is a big admirer of Diaz, just like Deco.
Slot also confirmed that predecessor Jurgen Klopp will be present at Anfield for the trophy presentation. He praised Klopp's achievement in winning the Premier League and expressed his own pride in being part of the team.
As Liverpool prepares to face Crystal Palace in their final match, Slot emphasized the importance of winning and the challenge that lies ahead. He acknowledged that Palace are a good team and that his team needs to do a few things better to secure a victory.
Slot concluded by saying that he is happy with the team's performance in the past three games and that he is looking forward to the final match. He expressed his confidence in his team's ability to compete again next season and emphasized the need for a strong mentality to become a serial winner.