In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United held Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield. Despite an impressive display, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold faced intense criticism, with the Manchester United legend claiming that the right-back’s performances were so poor that he was forced to move to the fourth tier instead of Real Madrid. He insisted that he should consider transferring to the team.
Liverpool went into this game as the clear favorites, especially given Ruben Amorim’s United side had been struggling, having lost four straight. However, the Reds were unable to collect all three points and Alexander-Arnold’s defensive shortcomings became a focus for fans and pundits alike.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Manchester United legend Roy Keane was not shy about his assessment of Liverpool’s star, pointing out that Alexander-Arnold’s attacking prowess did not compensate for his defensive weaknesses. The former United captain was scathing:
“We talk about how great Trent is going forward, but his defense today was great. It’s like a schoolboy, there’s talk about going to Real Madrid and his The way he defends, he’s going to go to Tranmere Rovers after this, he has to work harder,” the United legend said harshly.
Keane’s comments quickly attracted the attention of EFL League Two side Tranmere Rovers, who responded humorously on social media. “Trent at Tranmere Roy? No, it’s fine, thank you,” the club wrote on X, along with a photo of defender Cameron Norman.
Despite harsh criticism, Liverpool head coach Arne Slott defended Alexander-Arnold, saying the player’s struggles were less due to off-field distractions and more due to pressure from United’s players, Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes in particular. suggested that it was related to. However, Alexander-Arnold’s performance on the pitch told a different story. He didn’t win a single defensive faceoff in 86 minutes, which was a notable drop compared to his usual standards.
Will Trent Alexander-Arnold join Real Madrid?
With less than six months remaining on his contract, Alexander-Arnold is free to negotiate with other clubs, with Real Madrid remaining the front-runner to sign him. The Spanish giants reportedly inquired about a possible move in January and offered €25 million, but Liverpool rejected the approach due to his current form.
Talks between Liverpool and Alexander-Arnold to extend his contract have reportedly stalled. The defender has not ruled out re-signing with the Reds, but it appears he is capitalizing on interest from Madrid in order to secure a more lucrative deal. As negotiations drag on, the chances of the right-back heading to Spain next season continue to grow.
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