Mohamed Salah has appealed to Liverpool fans to refrain from booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the team's remaining matches this season.

Alexander-Arnold, who is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season, faced jeers during his first game since announcing his departure. He came on as a substitute in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold has been a key player for Liverpool, making 352 appearances and contributing significantly with 23 goals and 92 assists. His record of 64 assists is unmatched by any other defender in Premier League history, surpassing even his teammate Andy Robertson. Only Leighton Baines has more goal contributions among defenders in the English top-flight.

Salah believes that Alexander-Arnold deserves better treatment from fans for his dedication to the club. "I think somehow the fans were being harsh with him," Salah told Gary Neville in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports. "He didn't deserve it at the time, he deserved the fans to treat him the best way possible because he gave it all to the fans."

Salah expressed his hope that fans will change their attitude in upcoming games against Brighton or in the final match of the season. He emphasised that Alexander-Arnold deserves a proper farewell for his contributions to both the club and city. "I really love him," Salah added, highlighting Alexander-Arnold's importance in Liverpool's history.

As Liverpool prepares for life without Alexander-Arnold, manager Arne Slot addressed questions about potential replacements. The club has been linked with Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, but Slot remained reserved about transfer plans. "It's going to be boring answer," Slot said regarding player acquisitions.

Slot assured that Liverpool is well-prepared for Alexander-Arnold's departure, citing Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez as capable options for filling his position. "We already have Conor Bradley, who can play really good in that position," Slot noted, expressing confidence in the current squad's ability to adapt.

Salah also shared insights into Alexander-Arnold's decision-making process, acknowledging that he needed a new challenge after achieving so much at just 26 years old. "He spoke to me about it," Salah said, supporting his teammate's choice while wishing him success in future endeavours.

The focus remains on maintaining team strength and exploring opportunities to enhance the squad further. Slot highlighted Liverpool's ongoing efforts to identify players who can contribute positively to their ambitions moving forward.