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Trent's made his decision and must deal with Kop boo boys ...but it won't overshadow title celebrations, says Van Dijk

- BY JOHN CROSS Chief Football Writer @johncrossmirror

VIRGIL VAN DIJK insists Trent Alexander-Arnold will still be a huge part of Liverpool's title celebrations.

Liverpool captain Van Dijk suggested that Alexander-Arnold was braced for the reception he received in his first game at Anfield since announcing he was leaving the club this summer.

Alexander-Arnold ran the gauntlet of overwhelming boos every time he touched the ball in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal as the Liverpool fans turned on one of their own.

Fans are unhappy that the homegrown Scouse graduate of the club's academy is leaving on a free transfer to join Real Madrid and the England defender is feeling the backlash.

But Van Dijk says while the players are "gutted" that Alexander-Arnold is going, they are determined to make him a part of the trophy-lift and parade and insisted it will not affect the celebrations.

Van Dijk said: "We want to win two more games and after the final whistle, including him, lift the trophy up and celebrate like we have never done before."