Gary Lineker sends message to Liverpool fans after Alexander-Arnold exit news
Trent Alexander-Arnold delivered a timely reminder of his quality at Liverpool when he scored the winning goal against Leicester on Sunday.
The Reds’ 1-0 win at the King Power Stadium on 20 April means that Arne Slot’s men will win the Premier League title if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Liverpool fans have pleaded with Alexander-Arnold to stay at Anfield after his crucial goal at Leicester led to wild celebrations.
The homegrown hero currently appears set to join La Liga giants Real Madrid once his Reds deal expires at the end of the season.
Liverpool fans to give Alexander-Arnold a good send off
Alexander-Arnold has proven his class for Slot’s men once again this term, notching three goals and six assists in 29 Premier League outings.
| Trent Alexander-Arnold stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 29 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 6 |
Speaking on the latest episode of The Rest Is Football [20 April], Gary Lineker shared his hopes for the Anfield crowd, even if the defender leaves.
He said: “I hope they give him a really good send off.
“I’ve often voiced my appreciation of Trent Alexander-Arnold, and I think he’s a wonderful talent. He’s one of the best passers of the ball I’ve ever seen. I love watching him play.
“He’s given me a lot of pleasure and Liverpool fans and football fans a lot of pleasure watching him in the Premier League for years, and I’m sure if he goes to Real Madrid, he’ll do the same for the football fans in Spain.”
Liverpool fans should give Alexander-Arnold a good send-off
Lineker is right to outline Alexander-Arnold as a fantastic talent, who has provided the Anfield giants with years of excellent quality and service.
The Liverpudlian has already won a Premier League title, an FA Cup, a Champions League, and two Carabao Cups throughout his time with the Reds, while he closes in on his second top-flight triumph.
It will hurt Liverpool fans to see one of their top talents possibly join Madrid on a free transfer this summer, which appears increasingly likely as the season nears its end.
But there is no question that academy graduate Alexander-Arnold is a modern-day Anfield legend and, as alluded to by Lineker, deserves a positive reception if and when he departs Merseyside.
The 26-year-old has already won a rich array of trophies for the Reds and deserves his opportunity to prove his worth for 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid.
Furthermore, young right-back Conor Bradley appears in good stead to ply his trade for Liverpool on a more regular basis once Alexander-Arnold leaves.