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The former Reds stalwart was critical of Trent Alexander-Arnold's role in Real Madrid's latest attempt to sign him
After Real Madrid’s £20 million bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold caused an uproar among fans and pundits, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher revealed his belief that the timing of the bid might not have been coincidental.
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With the right-back entering the final six months of his contract, the speculation surrounding his future has intensified, particularly after his lacklustre performance in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
Carragher questions timing of Real Madrid bid
Jamie Carragher suggested that Alexander-Arnold's representatives may have anticipated Real Madrid’s bid, implying it wasn’t a surprise for the Liverpool star.
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Speaking after the game against Manchester United, the former Liverpool captain said, “They will have known what was happening [surrounding the bid]. I’m not naive enough to think that Real Madrid would have put a bid in January for a player they can get for nothing in four months.”
Carragher expressed disappointment with Alexander-Arnold, who he felt could be a potential future Liverpool captain and should have been focused on securing the club's spot at the pinnacle of English football.
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Former United defender Gary Neville echoed Carragher’s sentiments about the bid’s timing, describing it as “insulting” and “a distraction” for the player.
Sturridge and defends Alexander-Arnold amid contract uncertainty
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge defended Alexander-Arnold, insisting the full-back’s professionalism would not allow transfer rumours to affect his game.
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“He’s a professional guy,” Sturridge said before adding, “It’s not his personality to not be focused on the game.”
However, he admitted that Alexander-Arnold’s defensive lapses were an issue but cited a lack of support from teammates in certain situations did not help the full-back.
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Despite criticism, fans at Anfield made their feelings clear, unfurling a banner in the Kop end featuring Alexander-Arnold and two other soon-to-be out-of-contract stars, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, asking for their deals to be renewed.
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