Anfield ‘set for tense atmosphere’ after Alexander-Arnold update at Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold is villain number one at Anfield as his time at Liverpool seems to be concluding ahead of the transfer window.
The 26-year-old is the Reds’ academy product and has developed into one of the best players in the world over the years.
With Alexander-Arnold’s contract at Anfield expiring at the end of the season, the Merseyside outfit may be about to lose him for free next summer.
Real Madrid want to raid Arne Slot’s team in the coming months, with the English right-back potentially favouring a move to Spain.
Alexander-Arnold exit a big blow for Liverpool
Fans undoubtedly won’t be pleased if the 26-year-old defender decides to leave at the end of the season, that too on a free transfer.
While the Reds have had several months to convince the full-back to stay, it feels like he had already made up his mind about running down his contract.
| Player | Appearances (2024/25) | Goals | Assists |
| Alexander-Arnold | 39 | 3 | 7 |
Conor Bradley has the qualities to fill Alexander-Arnold’s void at the Merseyside outfit, but his consistent fitness issues are a concern.
If Slot were to lose someone like the England international in the coming months, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will arguably have to spend a significant sum to replace his impact at Anfield.
Slot learns Alexander-Arnold injury return date at Anfield
Slot has been without Alexander-Arnold for a while after he picked up an injury against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at home in the Champions League last-16.
The Englishman has missed several key fixtures for the Reds, including the Carabao Cup final that they lost to Newcastle United at Wembley.
As things stand, the Merseysiders are 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League and look to be favourites to win the title.
Liverpool’s next game is against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday (20 April), with Alexander-Arnold stepping up his ankle injury, according to The Athletic.
The news outlet reports (16 April) that while the right-back is set to be gradually integrated into full training, he’ll likely return to action on 27 April against Tottenham.
Spurs will travel to Anfield, and the atmosphere around the stadium will surely be tense if the 26-year-old gets on the pitch.
There are varying opinions about Alexander-Arnold’s potential move to Real Madrid, and fans aggrieved by his possible decision will undoubtedly make their voices heard.
It will be interesting to see how Slot manages the situation surrounding the right-back.