“Troubling footage surfaces of Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving for Liverpool’s showdown with Spurs.”
“Alarm spreads as footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving for Liverpool vs. Spurs raises concerns.”
Trent Alexander-Arnold made an appearance off the bench during Liverpool’s Carabao Cup loss to Tottenham.
Footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup defeat to Spurs has surfaced, leaving fans deeply concerned.
Speculation over Alexander-Arnold’s future continues to dominate headlines, with Real Madrid reportedly pulling out all the stops to secure the Liverpool vice-captain.
The Spanish giants recently had a January bid for the 26-year-old rejected by the Merseyside club. However, Liverpool face the looming threat of losing one of their most valuable players for free when his contract expires this summer.
Alexander-Arnold is now eligible to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs. However, reports suggest that his representatives have yet to enter discussions with Real Madrid, leaving the door open for a potential stay at Anfield.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s struggles reached a new low with his worst performance of the season during Liverpool’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Manchester United, further frustrating fans eager for the right-back to commit his long-term future to the club.
He was subsequently left out of the starting XI for Liverpool’s League Cup clash against Spurs, with Conor Bradley stepping in at right-back. However, the Northern Irishman couldn’t prevent Arne Slot from enduring his second defeat since succeeding Jurgen Klopp, as a controversial Lucas Bergvall goal sealed the win for Tottenham.
Footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold arriving at the stadium has surfaced on social media, sparking concern among supporters.
In the clip, a fan can be heard offering words of encouragement to the Liverpool-born defender, saying, “We’re still behind you” and urging him to “keep his head up.” However, Alexander-Arnold remains silent and does not acknowledge the comments, leaving fans worried about his mindset.
Liverpool fans giving words of encouragement to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
— The Anfield Buzz (@TheAnfieldBuzz) January 8, 2025
Responding to the footage on X, @Irishlfc57 commented: “He doesn’t even react to them.”
@SRipper9 expressed concern, writing: “Completely ignores the fans! He worries me; his attitude seems very off lately, as does his body language…”
Similarly, @JamesGerrard observed: “Blanked. I noticed he’s stopped clapping the fans when he walks over for corners at Anfield, too—something he’s always done.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool supporter @johnpeat speculated that Alexander-Arnold might not have heard the fans, commenting: “Defo got AirPods in and can hear nothing.”
Alexander-Arnold could make his return to the starting lineup when Liverpool take on Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup on Saturday. Despite the speculation surrounding the defender’s future, manager Arne Slot emphasized after the draw with Manchester United that the England international remains fully committed to the current campaign and unaffected by Real Madrid’s interest.
“What I know for sure is that every point and result we’ve earned this season has been deserved,” said the Dutchman.
“All the players are fit right now, but when we drop points due to injuries, people blame the injuries.
“If we drop points because Mo misses a penalty against Real Madrid, it’s because he’s distracted by his contract situation. If Trent doesn’t perform at his best, it’s the same reason—his contract situation is a distraction.”
“If they play really well, no one tells me, ‘That’s because they have a contract situation.’”
“We always look for explanations, but nine times out of ten, the best reason is simply the quality of the team you’re up against or the effectiveness of their game plan.”