Trent Alexander-Arnold’s true Liverpool feelings revealed as furious moment with heated exchange with referee spotted…

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s genuine emotions regarding Liverpool have come to light following a heated exchange with referee Michael Oliver.

A furious incident involving the referee has shed light on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s true feelings for Liverpool.

After Liverpool’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold was seen discussing matters with Premier League referee Michael Oliver on the Anfield pitch.

This match marked Alexander-Arnold’s first full 90 minutes of the season, yet he was unable to make a significant impact, even after being repositioned into a more advanced midfield role by head coach Arne Slot in the second half.

Following impressive performances for England during the international break, Alexander-Arnold faced a stark reality upon returning to Premier League play, culminating in a yellow card for frustration in the fourth minute of stoppage time.

This frustration was evident in the moments after the final whistle, as Alexander-Arnold and Oliver engaged in a spirited discussion on the pitch.

Cameras captured the animated exchange, with Alexander-Arnold passionately articulating his perspective to the referee.

The specifics of their conversation remain unclear, but both parties appeared resolute, with Oliver defending his decisions against Alexander-Arnold’s grievances.

This match was Oliver’s first officiating Liverpool this season, having last overseen a game involving the Reds during a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in March, where he awarded a penalty that allowed Alexis Mac Allister to equalize.

Last season marked the fourth and final occasion on which Oliver served as the referee for a Liverpool match.

He officiated during the 4-1 victory against Brentford, the 0-0 stalemate at Anfield with Manchester United, and the 3-1 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This weekend’s match represented the first instance in nearly two years that Oliver refereed a game resulting in a Liverpool loss, with the last occurrence being Leeds United’s 2-1 victory at Anfield in the 2022/23 season.

That match was part of a sequence of three consecutive defeats he oversaw at the end of 2022, which also included the 3-2 loss away to Arsenal and the 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.