Trent Alexander-Arnold ruffled feathers with his comments (Picture: Getty Images)
Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit has blasted Trent Alexander-Arnold for his ‘bull****’ comments of trophies meaning more to Liverpool than Manchester City.
The 25-year-old ruffled a few feathers by saying any success Liverpool have probably means more to their fans than Manchester City supporters when Pep Guardiola’s side lift trophies.
Speaking to FourFourTwo, he said: ‘We’re up against a machine that’s built to win – that’s the simplest way to describe City and their organisation.
‘Looking back on this era, although they’ve won more titles than us and have probably been more successful, our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.
‘How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it, probably means more to our fans.’
The comments certainly caused some debate, but Petit was firmly on the other side of the argument to the Reds and England star.
Speaking to OCB Scores, the Frenchman said: ‘What Trent Alexander-Arnold said about trophies being more important to Liverpool players and fans is bull****. That’s bull****.
Emmanuel Petit was not impressed with what the Liverpool star had to say (Picture: Getty Images)
‘Is he trying to say that Liverpool fans are better and more passionate than other fans?
‘Does he think they deserve to win more trophies than other clubs for their fans? That’s ridiculous. When I read that comment I thought to myself: “Sometimes it’s better to shut your mouth”.
‘Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have been the reference point in Europe for years and Liverpool have done so well also, I will miss Jurgen Klopp.
‘But in terms of Trent, sometimes when you have something to say just think about it twice before you open your mouth.’
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defended his player for the comments, telling a press conference: ‘I am not sure how often we have to say in this club how often we respect City.
Jurgen Klopp backed Trent Alexander-Arnold after his headline-grabbing words (Picture: Getty Images)
‘Trent understands that but he is a Liverpool fan, he stood on the sides before the pitch. Our slogan ‘This Means More’ means it means more to us.
‘Two years ago, we had a parade after losing the Champions League the night before. Tell me a city that would do this where it looks like we won? This club is special to us. So if we feel it, why not say it? I am not really interested [in other opinions]. It’s how he feels. I am pretty sure he showed total respect as well.
‘Man City are the most successful in years and maybe Europe and it means a lot for their people I am sure. Maybe for us, it’s because we didn’t win that many. It’s not that we won five and then six and the fifth was better.
‘You love these interviews when someone says what they think and the whole world [reacts]. He’s still allowed to think what he wants. Nothing wrong with what Trent said in my view.’
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