Trent Alexander-Arnold doubles down on Liverpool exit while gushing over Real Madrid

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has reiterated that his choice to quit Liverpool represented the most difficult decision he has ever faced.

The England defender is now plying his trade at Real Madrid, having penned a six-year contract with the La Liga team, though certain Reds supporters remain disgruntled by how his departure unfolded.

He's not experienced the greatest of starts to life in Spain, having been benched by Madrid and dropped from the England squad altogether.

Former Liverpool forward Michael Owen followed a similar path to Alexander-Arnold during his playing days, and suggested that some fans who back the club unconditionally were unlikely to support the player's stance.

But Madrid felt like the right step, at the right time," he said as quoted by Football Espana, echoing a similar message he said on his exit.

"It was ambition and a personal desire for change.

Of course, Real Madrid's legacy is undeniable.

Alexander-Arnold has struggled for minutes since joining Real Madrid.

And no matter what the club do, they might do wrong."

Alexander-Arnold has featured in two of Real Madrid's three league fixtures this campaign, appearing as a late substitute in the remaining game, though he's yet to reach peak form.

Los Blancos maintain a perfect record under new boss Xabi Alonso, with Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior finding the net during the team's weekend triumph over Mallorca.

However, he's been omitted from England's latest squad, with Thomas Tuchel opting for Chelsea's Reece James and versatile Newcastle defender Tino Livramento instead of the Madrid player.

"I spoke to Trent.