“He took a risk, I would not have done it”

Trent Alexander -Arnold's adventure at Real Madrid started promising, being a right flank at the World Club Championship and at the beginning of the 2025 -2026 season. However, after Daniel Carvajal's return, the Englishman lost his place, and later, in September, he was injured, and could miss on the ground for another month.

Steven Gerrard about the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid: “I would not have done it”

Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid/ Photo: Imago

The transfer of the 27 -year -old player from Liverpool to Madrid has aroused considerable controversies, and fans of “cormorants” were extremely frustrated to see the departure of one of the team leaders and a product of their academy. Steven Gerrard, former captain of the English team, had the same sensation.

“Any player will be careful if Barcelona or Real Madrid is looking for him. Real Madrid looked for me when Mourinho was there. And I heard that. It didn't talk much about it because I quickly refused, but I heard. They attracted my attention. It's Real Madrid. It doesn't matter who you are, if these clubs are looking for you, you think about it. If not, you are not a man.

That's why I understand Trent's situation. His best friend, Bellingham, he plays there, maybe he wanted a new challenge, he has already won everything at Liverpool … a part of me understands that”, The former midfielder began to say in the podcast of Rio Ferdinand, according to Abola.P.

“But if I wear Liverpool's shirt, I think, “But what are you doing?” You are at one of the best teams in Europe, you win things you still dream of winning, you are one of the most important players of the team, fans love you, what you do? »”, He continued.

The next one who will go to Barcelona or Real Madrid will also be criticized. They will always criticize you, you have to live with it. Except for those who go beyond the limits, harassment and all this. That must cease. But the constructive criticisms from the people who pay to go to the stadium, who buy their shirt … is different. We need to accept that and move on

-Steven Gerrard

“He took on a high risk. He is a fantastic player, one of the best passers-by I've ever seen. It is at the level of Beckham and Scholes, no doubt, but being a leader in Liverpool, with a contract extension … he took a risk. I hope to go well, “he added. Asked by Ferdinand if he had done the same, Gerrard was categorical. “I would not have done it”the former captain of Liverpool said.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is the product of the Academy of Liverpool and has played in his career only for “Cormorants” and this summer for Real Madrid. For Liverpool he played 354 matches, scored 23 times and offered 92 decisive passes. For the national of England it has 34 parties and 4 successes.