Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson said Liverpool should not bring Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield because he believes the player has not been the same since leaving the club. Johnson made the comments in an interview with Betfred.
Johnson's view
Johnson said: "It's not something that I would want to see because Trent hasn't been the same since he left Liverpool. He was obviously unbelievable at Liverpool and sometimes it's best to leave it that way. I don't think he's the same player that he was because if he was, he'd be playing for Real Madrid and we wouldn't be having this conversation."
Concern over a return
Johnson said: "I don't think he's the same and if he returned to Liverpool and people are expecting him to be the Trent of old and he's not, then he could begin to undo his previous legacy. I wouldn't like to see it and I'm pretty sure that the fans wouldn't too."
GOAL's details on his Madrid role
GOAL said Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool on a free transfer in 2025. GOAL also said he has made just 6 La Liga appearances this season, and that under Jose Mourinho he has started only 4 matches across all competitions. GOAL said he has slipped to third-choice right-back behind Federico Valverde and Denzel Dumfries, and was introduced off the bench in second-half stoppage time in Real Madrid's 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona.