“Jamie Carragher Shuts Down Daniel Sturridge in Explosive On-Air Showdown Over Trent Alexander-Arnold”
“Jamie Carragher Orders Daniel Sturridge to ‘Stop’ Amid Fiery On-Air Clash Over Trent Alexander-Arnold”
Sturridge and Carragher engaged in a heated discussion on Sky Sports following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Carragher became embroiled in a heated discussion about Trent Alexander-Arnold following his performance in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Manchester United.
Alexander-Arnold started the match just days after Liverpool allegedly turned down a £20 million bid from Real Madrid for the 26-year-old right-back.
With his contract set to expire in the summer, Liverpool risks losing the academy product on a free transfer if they fail to reach a new agreement before then.
In the match against United, Alexander-Arnold was responsible for losing possession leading to the visitors’ first goal at Anfield, and Roy Keane criticized his defending for the mistake.
With five minutes remaining in the game, Arne Slot substituted Alexander-Arnold for Conor Bradley, even though Liverpool was still pushing for a late winner.
His future, particularly with Real Madrid’s interest, became a major topic of discussion in the Sky Sports studio, with Carragher, Sturridge, Keane, and Gary Neville weighing in after the match.
During the debate, Sturridge interrupted, saying: “Jamie, before Madrid, you had an issue with the situation too. You were saying, ‘How things are going, we’re hearing rumours, the contracts, this and that.'”
Carragher quickly retorted, “Daniel, tell me what the problem is. That was just a load of waffle.”
Sturridge then asked, “This is a simple question for you. Are you saying you’re okay with Trent leaving for free, or do you want money for him? Which one is it?”
Sturridge pressed on, saying, “You can’t sit on the fence, Jamie. You either want him to stay and sign a contract, or you want him to leave now and get money. We can’t have it both ways. That’s football. I’m a Liverpool fan too – I love Trent Alexander-Arnold.”
Carragher cut in, “When did I say I wanted him sold now for money? When did I say I was unhappy…”
Sturridge began to respond, but Carragher interrupted again, saying, “No, stop. When did I say I was unhappy with him going to Madrid? I have never, ever said I have a problem with him leaving for free.”
"Daniel tell me what the problem was…that was just waffle" 😨
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Carragher continued, “I’ve always said, and defended him to other Liverpool fans and on this show, that the lad came for nothing, and if he leaves for nothing, there should be no criticism for that.”
Carragher went on, “In terms of selling him now, I’m disappointed because I understand how transfers work. He’ll know Real Madrid has bid for him. Real Madrid can do what they want. My issue is that Liverpool are competing for the league title. It’s January, and this will stir up trouble ahead of a big game.”
Sturridge countered, “But it’s the same situation with Salah. You can’t say one thing for Trent, a local lad who should be revered by fans like yourself, like Steven Gerrard. Trent has been with the club since the academy and is now 27. The reality is, if Real Madrid decides to test the waters… they might have just been showing interest. We know how football works. That’s not a problem.”
Carragher added, “My issue with Trent, if he leaves, is not anger or unhappiness. It’s more disappointment. The disappointment comes from the fact that Trent is a local boy, a Liverpool fan. Liverpool are on the brink of matching United in league titles. He could be the captain in two or three years and could lift those trophies. Liverpool fans would be disappointed, and that’s where my disappointment lies.
“He might see it differently. If I were in his shoes, my mindset would be, ‘I can put Liverpool in a position to surpass United in league titles. I can lift those trophies.’ Of course, I want him to stay.”
Presenter David Jones then asked Sturridge if he was “fine” with Alexander-Arnold potentially rejecting a contract and moving elsewhere. Sturridge responded, “I think he’s been an incredible player for Liverpool, and whatever Trent decides to do with his career, it’s his decision.”
Sturridge responded, “I think Liverpool have had plenty of chances to sign the player. I’m a fan of Liverpool, I love the club. I would love for Trent to stay and become a legend like Stevie G or yourself, Carra, rather than leaving.”