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Worrying Video Of Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'Disasterclass' Vs Real Madrid Shows Southgate Has A Point

Worrying Video Of Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'Disasterclass' Vs Real Madrid Shows Southgate Has A Point

Alexander-Arnold couldn't build on a positive display vs Arsenal at the weekend.

Daniel Marland

Daniel Marland

A video of Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance for Liverpool vs Real Madrid has emerged - with fans wondering if Gareth Southgate was right all along.

The 22-year-old looked to be back to his best at the weekend during a 3-0 win over Arsenal and even provided an assist for Diogo Jota's opener.

But he had a torrid evening out in Madrid and couldn't cope with Vinicius Junior, who scored twice as 'Los Blancos' ran out 3-1 winners.

Alexander-Arnold was ripped apart by the Brazilian and he ended up being booked after an altercation.


A mistake at the back also allowed Marco Asensio to make the scores 2-0 just prior to half-time.

Going forward, most of Alexander-Arnold's crosses were cleared by Eder Militao and Nacho Fernandez respectively and Ferland Mendy didn't have much trouble at left-back.

It comes just weeks after Gareth Southgate dropped the Reds academy graduate from his England squad for a trio of World Cup qualifiers.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher also had a heated debate on Monday Night Football regarding Alexander-Arnold's defending against top wingers.

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Fans have reacted to the performance and after being given issues by Vinicius, many are beginning to understand his omission.

One fan commented: "Mendy just walked through him like he wasn't there how did this man get a professional contract."

Another said: "Hands down one of the worst RB performances ever. Southgate was right to leave this scrub out."

A third added: "How somebody can step up on the pitch completely disinterested in the UCL quarterfinals is a question I gotta ask."

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While someone else chimed in with: "We have to sign a proper right back. Trent ain't it for that position anymore."

Mohamed Salah did manage to grab an away goal and it means Liverpool still have a chance at Anfield next week.

Manager Jurgen Klopp commented on Madrid's current stadium, the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, post-match and remarked next week will be better at a 'proper stadium'.

He said: "It was strange tonight because of the stadium but Anfield is at least a proper stadium - that will be good for us."

Madrid are currently playing at the home of their Castilla side as the Santiago Bernabeu is undergoing construction work.

Featured Image Credit: @JMNDComps/Twitter

Topics: Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Football, Champions League, Gareth Southgate, Real Madrid