On the eve of Liverpool's home match against Chelsea in the 8th round of the English Premier League, which will take place at 23:30 GMT on Sunday night, Liverpool's Arnold was interviewed by the club's officials, sharing his memories of the match between Liverpool and Chelsea, his attitude to doing things, as well as his views on community work.
Arnold recalled that one of his favorite matches was the 2005 Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Chelsea. He said that the match was incredible, both teams had legendary coaches and players, and the games were always super tough and exciting. He mentioned that growing up, Chelsea were always close to the title in the league, while Liverpool were a difficult team to beat, so beating Chelsea in 2005 and reaching the Champions League final was a very special thing for him.
For his fondest memories against Chelsea, Arnold mentioned the penalty shootout victory in the 2022-23 League Cup final and the momentous occasion of scoring at Stamford Bridge. He said that Stamford Bridge is an iconic stadium where he grew up playing matches and seeing legendary players play there, and that being able to score and win there was an important milestone for him.
Talking about what it feels like to play at home, Arnold said that at first he feels intimidated because a lot of people are watching him. But he believes that with time, he will accept the attention and turn it into motivation. He mentioned his idols Steven Gerrard and Carragher, whose careers and the youth training system from the city have inspired him. Arnold said he has always believed that anything is possible if he is willing to work hard and hopes to realize his dreams through hard work.
Finally, Arnold spoke about the importance of community work. He believes that the next generation is the future and wants to give them a bright future and opportunities. He emphasized that community work is vital and can make it easier for the next generation to achieve what they want to achieve. Arnold stated that he is willing to work hard for community work because it is an important way to be able to help others realize their dreams.
