Stan Collymore said he could envisage Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Liverpool or moving to a club like Bayern Munich as the player faces limited playing time at Real Madrid. GOAL reported that Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool in 2025 and signed with Real until 2031.
Collymore on a Liverpool return
Collymore told Greek betting site Betarades when asked about Alexander-Arnold's future: "I think Liverpool would welcome Trent back because we football fans are all fickle."
Collymore also said: "If he says he was a bit naive in thinking that, when you play for Liverpool, Real Madrid are another step up, and if he says all the right things and then gets on the pitch and plays a ball 40 or 50 metres to someone who puts it into the penalty area so Isak can score, then he'll be welcomed back, because football fans are very, very forgiving."
Bayern Munich mentioned as another option
Collymore said: "You could also easily see him following Harry Kane's path and moving to a club like Bayern, who would welcome him with open arms. He would charge down the right and play balls to Olise, Díaz and Harry Kane."
Playing time at Real Madrid
GOAL reported that under Jose Mourinho, Alexander-Arnold is far from a guaranteed starter. GOAL reported that he spent the full 90 minutes on the bench in Real's 4-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig on Wednesday and again failed to feature in Real's 4-1 LaLiga win over FC Sevilla.
GOAL reported that Alexander-Arnold is said to be quietly considering leaving Madrid already. GOAL reported that for Real this season, he has made 6 appearances in all competitions and registered one assist, and that he has more than four and a half years left on his contract.
International and career figures
GOAL reported that Thomas Tuchel had not selected Alexander-Arnold for the World Cup, but that he returned to the national team during the most recent international break. GOAL reported that he started both Nations League matches against Czechia, a 2-0 away win in late September and a 3-0 home win in early October, which were his 35th and 36th international caps respectively.
GOAL reported that Alexander-Arnold has already made 354 competitive appearances for Liverpool.