The Liverpool players may have used Trent Alexander-Arnold’s comments about ‘it means more’ as motivation against Manchester City this weekend. However, the City squad believes that the pre-match controversy did not have a significant impact on their preparations for the game at Anfield. Alexander-Arnold, who was injured during the match, stirred up controversy with his interview where he suggested that Liverpool’s titles were more significant to them and their fans than City’s trophies due to the financial situations of both clubs. Despite some City players publicly criticizing Alexander-Arnold, defender Kyle Walker revealed that the squad did discuss the comments at the training ground. However, defender Manuel Akanji stated that the City team was more puzzled than motivated by the comment. The City fan group is also pushing for more safe standing options. I believed I had a good understanding of football under Klopp, but Guardiola and City completely transformed my perspective. I don’t believe it made a difference. Akanji mentioned that they likely attempted to make it significant, but he didn’t believe it had any impact on them, expressing confusion at Alexander-Arnold’s stance. Ultimately, we attempted to take the field and showcase our abilities. It had no impact on me. “I’m not sure why he made that comment.” He didn’t participate in today’s game.
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