Trent Alexander-Arnold is encouraged to make a bold move to save his career after a tough time at Real Madrid.
Trent Alexander-Arnold might want to think about coming back to Liverpool if things don’t improve for him at Real Madrid.
He moved to Real in 2025 for £10 million, leaving Liverpool after more than 20 years with the club he grew up supporting. But after just one year of his six-year deal, he’s finding it hard to get game time. Real’s new coach, Jose Mourinho, seems to prefer Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries over Trent.
The 27-year-old has also had some injury problems, and last season Real didn’t win any trophies. So far this La Liga season, he’s only started two of the first seven games, and it’s clear he’s not the first choice at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Former England manager Sam Allardyce thinks Trent should consider a return to Liverpool. The Reds haven’t quite replaced his skill at right-back, even though they signed Jeremie Frimpong last summer. On the No Tippy Tappy Football podcast, Allardyce said: “At 27, Trent is in his prime and still has plenty of good years ahead. His time at Real should help him improve, even though he hasn’t played as much as he wanted.
“If he’s going to stay at Real Madrid, he needs to play more this season. If not, coming back to the Premier League and Liverpool could be a great move. He can still create chances and break defenses open.”
Trent is known for his attacking skills, though some people have criticized his defending. But Allardyce doesn’t think that’s a big problem, pointing out he’s “not much worse than other full-backs.” He added, “Many right-backs struggle with defending these days, and Trent was often singled out when Liverpool’s defense wasn’t at its best.”
Trent will be hoping to shine in the upcoming Nations League games, especially after being called back into the England squad by Thomas Tuchel. Earlier, there were rumors about a possible loan move to Newcastle, but no offer came in.
When Trent left Liverpool, many fans were upset, and he still gets some criticism from them. In an interview with the Mirror, he said: “I understand the disappointment and booing from Liverpool fans. It’s tough because of all I’ve given the club over 20 years and the sacrifices I made. But I hope one day people will understand my reasons for leaving.”