Trent Alexander-Arnold has been told he is 'not a proper defender' and he will get 'killed' if he ends up joining Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at the end of the season and the Liverpool star has been heavily linked with a move to Madrid. Reports from Spain claim that the England international already has a verbal agreement to join the LaLiga giants.
However, former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit, who spent one season in LaLiga with Barcelona, believes Alexander-Arnold will struggle in Spain. "He's been at Liverpool for such a long time," Petit told Casino Utan Spelpaus.
"His game against Manchester United was a nightmare. He responded well during the FA Cup, but I'm still wondering what is his best position is on the pitch? For me, he's not a right-back. He's not a proper defender, but he's so good with the ball.
"So, do you offer him a huge contract? I know he's been linked with Real Madrid. Honestly, if he goes over there, they don't forgive anything at Real Madrid. He will go over there, and the fans and the club will tell Trent, forget what you've done with Liverpool so far.
"You won silverware in Liverpool. You were a Champions League winner. You were a Premier League winner. Forget that. That is exactly what happened to me when I went to Barcelona. They told me, forget what you've done so far.
"You start on a new page. So now you have to write history with us. If Trent does what he does defensively at Real Madrid, they will kill him. It doesn't matter if he gives assists or if he scores goals, they will kill him.
"Look what happened at the Super Cup final? Oh my God. Defensively, it was a nightmare to watch for Real Madrid. So, can you imagine Trent Alexander-Arnold in this mess? After two, three games, they will kill him. If I was Trent Alexander-Arnold, I would think about it twice."
Petit's comments come after Roy Keane suggested Alexander-Arnold is a League Two defender after he struggled against Manchester United earlier this month. "Trent Alexander-Arnold has been all over the place defensively," Keane said on Sky Sports.
"His defending has been schoolboy stuff. He's got to do better. They're talking about him going to Real Madrid. The way he's defending he's going to Tranmere Rovers after this. He's got to do better."
joubcdeirz
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Napaclmz
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ruyaelosu
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Besides English players don't usually perform at RM check out the stats except Bale
YOUNGBOYTARGET
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This statement doesnโt make sense I swear to God
tuzcdlmnz
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we 5th and 2nd March
nobdiklosu
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no
Anuolu190
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He is saying the fact Alexander - is a better midfielder and he is a defender
But heโs not bad as Vasquez in defense or even Mendy since heโs return from injury
Anuolu190
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Swear you people are just mad because heโs leaving Liverpool, if you think anold is as bad in defense as Vasquez, Mendy since he returned from injury and Garcia yโall need medical help
MikaelGuerrer0
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He is saying the fact Alexander - is a better midfielder and he is a defender
Everyone knows that
Hakcdeikmz
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good
Christian-jnr
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This Madrid for you
bitdmstu
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madrid there is demand which is higher ๐ค
Alhajishamsi
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Hala Madrid
Conbeilnz
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football is a choice and there shouldn't be any threat on players.Evn Jesus travelled to heaven when he ended his mission on earth.so staying at 1 place doesn't always help.@ times you must try things out at a different place also
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foabdeprty
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keep shut you are not a world class player . don't mind him You want to spoiled is legacy Liverpool is not bigger than Real Madrid.
keep living in the past
iceprinceamarni1989
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football is a choice and there shouldn't be any threat on players.Evn Jesus travelled to heaven when he ended his mission on earth.so staying at 1 place doesn't always help.@ times you must try things out at a different place also
iking07
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Petit please come again. What are u saying? If u donโt have anything to say, just shit up cos u not making any sense
He is saying the fact Alexander - is a better midfielder and he is a defender
bocimnstz
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Petit please come again. What are u saying? If u donโt have anything to say, just shit up cos u not making any sense
Neyelnstuz
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Hala Madrid Spain
raeaostyz
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keep shut you are not a world class player . don't mind him You want to spoiled is legacy Liverpool is not bigger than Real Madrid.
Madrid play low quality football in a low quality league. He is getting older so the lower standard may suit him.
PrinceMichu
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though I don't want him to leave...I'm sure if he does, he will perform better
yenelmnopr
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jealousy Why he should be kill after Mendy is still alive at madrid we never kill anyone
Zazaclmps
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But did you think twice when you moved to Barca?
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Fewbdnpruy
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madrid there is demand which is higher ๐ค
Hekdoprsty
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cj1
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Some needs to talk to that kid๐๐๐
cj1
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But did you think twice when you moved to Barca?
He ended up regretting the move
princewize
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The guy is confused maybe Bellenham have shown him the free cars Madrid usually gave to players
funny you bro ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐๐
Dekclmnu
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Slow-Kelvin_10
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He canโt defend Heโs the most dribbles past full back in EPL Heโll have to wait until Carvajal retires
lightrex
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Rodrygo. โฆโฆ.. Mbappeโฆโฆโฆ.Brahim . Vitinha. Bellingham . ZUBIMENDI . DAVIES. RUDIGAR. ASENCIO. TAA . COURTOIS .
lol...Davies is going to renew with Bayern...No Zubimendi either
Bimbcdeim
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Thats romours Arnold is a fighter he'll prove wrong those who are criticising him
/MADRIDISTA
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Rodrygo. โฆโฆ.. Mbappeโฆโฆโฆ.Brahim . Vitinha. Bellingham . ZUBIMENDI . DAVIES. RUDIGAR. ASENCIO. TAA . COURTOIS .
Riuadisty
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But did you think twice when you moved to Barca?
tysen
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We donโt want you stupid lies, he will do better at Real than he is doing at Liverpool
Zawdilmnpz
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every defenders have ups n down depending on the days n gsmes sbd this goes to goal keepers and strikers soo lets not talk like we haven't seen this before ...idiots strikers miss goal keeper make error but TAA 1 game he wil be killed think before talk
/MADRIDISTA
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The guy is confused maybe Bellenham have shown him the free cars Madrid usually gave to players
So TAA canโt afford his own car?
/MADRIDISTA
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English pundits and sense are two parallel lines ๐๐๐
LaminSaidy
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As a Madrid fan, it may sound harsh but he's very right.We do not exercise as much patience as in Liverpool.2,3 bad results in a row and we starting losing our cool ๐๐. But I'm sure he'll do just great as it's a collective effort.
Kristofa1
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The guy is confused maybe Bellenham have shown him the free cars Madrid usually gave to players
Faocdmoty
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Why always lies are you real Madrid let the boy come
Headboy61
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Marcelo is not a full defender, bale self... they all did well in Madrid....
bapabcdikl
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keep shut you are not a world class player . don't mind him You want to spoiled is legacy Liverpool is not bigger than Real Madrid.