Roy Keane ‘hypocrisy exposed’ after his Alexander-Arnold exit claims
Roy Keane has given his verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid, but it exposes him as a hypocrite.
The Spanish giants have reportedly agreed a deal with the Reds’ vice-captain that would see him leave Anfield on the expiry of his contract in the summer.
Liverpool supporters have been left reeling after the reports emerged but Keane’s verdict will not ease their pain, it will only serve to exacerbate it.
Alexander-Arnold backed to succeed at Madrid
Alexander-Arnold is a major loss for Liverpool and former Manchester United star Keane believes that he has the talent to play for Los Blancos.
Speaking on Stick to Football (27 March), he said: “The biggest compliment that we can give Trent is that we are all talking about him going to Real Madrid.
“Not one of us has said we’re amazed he is going to Real Madrid, we’re thinking yeah, he can go there and hold his own.”
Keane’s Alexander-Arnold verdict proves his hypocrisy
Keane’s verdict on the move proves that he is a hypocrite, as he has regularly slandered the Reds star for his defensive abilities with former United teammate Gary Neville.
In fact, in January, after the 2-2 draw with the Red Devils, the former Ireland international claimed that Alexander-Arnold should be playing for Tranmere Rovers rather than earning a move to the Spanish capital.
| Stats (Premier League) | Alexander-Arnold |
| Matches | 28 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Duels won | 90 (46.6%) |
| Aerial duels won | 3 (20%) |
What has changed? How is Alexander-Arnold now a Madrid-calibre player if he was only good enough for League Two not even three months ago?
The media have constantly criticised the Liverpudlian’s defending over the past few years, with every mistake that he makes being overanalysed and exaggerated, and questions over whether he should even be considered for England.
The narrative is exhausting, but all of a sudden, because he is leaving Merseyside and joining the 15-time Champions League winners, that is not the case anymore; it makes no sense.
Alexander-Arnold’s loss is devastating for the Anfield faithful, but the ridiculous takes that have emerged in recent days, such as Keane’s and Guillem Balague’s idea that they should celebrate the move, will only make them angrier.
Arne Slot faces a tough task to replace the Three Lions star’s impact on the pitch, but the more painful aspect is off the pitch, as a boyhood Red departs for a new challenge and leaves Anfield without the backing of a majority of supporters.