Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer this summer and has been booed by angry fans who believe he is disloyal ahead of an expected move to Real Madrid
Dwight Yorke has accused Jamie Carragher of "stirring up" Liverpool fans by criticising Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Anfield, insisting the Sky Sports pundit doesn't understand the allure of being chased by Real Madrid. The 26-year-old angered Liverpool supporters by revealing he was leaving his boyhood club last week, with many claiming he was disloyal.
The right-back felt the wrath of those home supporters at Anfield on Sunday after being booed as he was brought on as a substitute during the team's 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Supporters aimed two digs at Alexander-Arnold as they sang chants of "There's only one Conor Bradley", in reference to the academy prospect who is set to succeed him long-term, while fans also sang their iconic song about Steven Gerrard to goad him.
Liverpool legend Carragher has sympathised with fans who are frustrated with Alexander-Arnold as he previously admitted supporters have every right to be disappointed that a home-grown star has left the club.
"Would Manchester United have been happy to see Ryan Giggs or Paul Scholes leave in their prime for Real Madrid? How would Arsenal fans feel if Bukayo Saka said he wants to fulfil a lifetime ambition to wear the white shirt in the Bernabeu?
"Players are loved even more when they genuinely mean it when they say they do not want to play for anyone else. If that image of the home-grown talent living the dream is an illusion, people feel let down."
Carragher also said Alexander-Arnold did not deserve a send-off at Liverpool - but criticised fans for booing him against Arsenal. However, Former United star Yorke believes the ex-centre-back has provoked supporters with his comments and brutally claimed he was never good enough to play for Real Madrid.
"I can see why fans are disappointed, but Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a great servant to the club, people seem to have forgotten that. We know how football works. When it comes to Jamie Carragher, he has his views, but I think sometimes he can get it wrong," he told Poker Scout. I think he has stirred things up with Liverpool fans.
"Had Real Madrid come in for Carragher, who knows what would’ve happened. Obviously we know he wasn’t in the same bracket of player, even though he was a one-club. We all know the level he was at.
"But after 20 years, why can’t Alexander-Arnold go and find a new challenge? Why can’t he go to Real Madrid and improve himself as a player with more experience? When players go the other way it’s never a problem, that’s what I don’t understand."
Alexander-Arnold is understood to have agreed terms with Real Madrid - but the La Liga side want to sign him before his contract with Liverpool expires in order to play him in the Club World Cup, meaning they may have to pay a small fee.
The England international has played a total of 353 times for the Reds, winning every trophy available to him - including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
bamadiloty
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Shut up Dwinkle Dwightie
jasbdeksy
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Liverpool fans are stupid set of people, this kid has served Liverpool and delivered every possible trophy, besides he is not going to a rival club in the league. I don't understand what all the fuss is about, it's hard to loose a good player obviously but why boo him, he's one of your own, Y'all should be happy for him. He is going to the kings of Europe ffs
Kings of shit. it's not a champions league for a loooong time bro. it's played by teams coming 4th and 5th in leagues. seriously. it's just for cash it's nothing more.
jasbdeksy
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FK you dwight
Wukceopty
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Liverpool fans are stupid set of people, this kid has served Liverpool and delivered every possible trophy, besides he is not going to a rival club in the league. I don't understand what all the fuss is about, it's hard to loose a good player obviously but why boo him, he's one of your own, Y'all should be happy for him. He is going to the kings of Europe ffs
fepaopruyz
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he didn't sign but grow up in Liverpool make him world class player and strong 💪 so that other clubs like him. jealous BOCKEYaaa . Sterling now is no more shining tuaa njee! never hear about NR 5 at PSG FROM LIVERPOOL. DON'T ASK ENYMORE WE ARE PROUD OF TAA HE IS STILL IN OUR FAVOUR .. JEALOUS
fepaopruyz
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not horrible but proud they pleyers. don't like disappointed thats all. TAA IS OUR KID ALWAYS LIVERPOOL IS HOME
Vieaeklmtz
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Liverpool fans are the worst fans in history. Not Barca, Not Madrid, Not Utd, Not City but it's Liverpool. The fans are Horrible
And Madrid is the most corrupt club in the world, What Ramos did to Salah and yet wasn't punished.
Vomaiprz
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Liverpool fans are the worst fans in history. Not Barca, Not Madrid, Not Utd, Not City but it's Liverpool. The fans are Horrible
Zero likes fool
Munbcdlty
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Alexander-ARnold will be a better player and win more trophies than Jamie Carragher
Seocdekntz
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Did TAA sign any contract with Liverpool to play for them for life? Jamie is just being jealous of him. With or without send off, he has decided to move on. Wish him success in his new club
Rakacilrsu
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When Salah and VVD signed new contracts, why not TAA?
Wiabeloptz
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God be with him.🙏
stfu are you a lfc fan the stupid English always try to control everything and every opinion based on their narrative
raeaostyz
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Liverpool fans are the worst fans in history. Not Barca, Not Madrid, Not Utd, Not City but it's Liverpool. The fans are Horrible
Says the team who's fans attacked their own training ground. Why do all Madrid supporters struggle with IQ? Have they all been dropped on their heads? Lol, the fans of the teams you mention couldn't hold our drink let alone face us eye to eye. Madrid, purchased (not earned) cabinet and housewife football. Jog on you intelligence dodger.
laknopruz
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Liverpool fans are bunch of ingrates. what else do they want from a loyal player who diligently paid his dues. it's so disheartening, gutting and incomprehensible when fans will want to decide a dream of a player must especially the faithful ones. Alexander Arnold has paid his dues hence he deserves huge their respect.
If you want to get a respect , learn how to respect others first . Its been a long time Liverpool winning the league in front of their fans . They not even lift the trophies yet and this idiot make announcement that he is leaving the club . With everyone is happy and celebrate , the news come to them just like that. How should they react to it ? When some disturb how happiness , how should they react than others than booing him ? Trent already disrespect Liverpool and he still want to get respect also proper goodbye by lfc fans. Do you think that 20 years serving for the is enough to behave like that . Disrespect . Every Liverpool fans is celebrating and a little virus try to ruin it .
viyaeklty
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God be with him.🙏
powaklmos
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Liverpool fans are bunch of ingrates. what else do they want from a loyal player who diligently paid his dues. it's so disheartening, gutting and incomprehensible when fans will want to decide a dream of a player must especially the faithful ones. Alexander Arnold has paid his dues hence he deserves huge their respect.
funiklmns
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Liverpool fans are the worst fans in history. Not Barca, Not Madrid, Not Utd, Not City but it's Liverpool. The fans are Horrible