Trent Alexander-Arnold booing should stop for Liverpool finale, legend says in Hong Kong
Real Madrid the only club worth leaving for, Graeme Souness says as he urges different reception in season closer against Palace at Anfield
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has said he hopes the boos for Trent Alexander-Arnold will be replaced by cheers in the last game of the season, suggesting the defender can be forgiven for eyeing a move to Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold was booed by some supporters at Anfield when he came on as a substitute in last week’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal, having confirmed days earlier that he would, as expected, be departing when his contract ended this summer.
He is widely tipped to join Real, who tabled a bid for him in December. And former Liverpool captain and manager Souness argued the lure of the Spanish giants was the one thing that could top success with the Reds, urging fans to recognise it during next Sunday’s season closer against Crystal Palace at Anfield.
“I’m a wee bit disappointed for him, he’s given great service to Liverpool,” Souness said during a visit to Hong Kong for the HKFC Standard Chartered Soccer Sevens. “He’s won things [there]. He’s been fabulous for them and he wants a new challenge.
“Right now, out there, who would you leave Liverpool for? Maybe only Real Madrid right now.
“I hope that last game against Palace, if he starts or comes on, it won’t happen again.”