Former Liverpool player says Reds fans should give Alexander-Arnold standing ovation

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The right-back faced plenty of criticism from Liverpool's fans earlier this year after confirming he was going to leave the club at the end of the 2024-25 season. "He supports the club.

You realise that when Liverpool Football Club is ready to dispose of a footballer, whether it's someone who's played 500 games for the club or a 13-year-old trying to achieve his dream, they go and there's no talk about loyalty and the club being in the wrong. "As far as I'm concerned, Trent's absolutely fine and hopefully one day they will celebrate what he's done for the club, because he's done some remarkable things.

"What an opportunity to go and play for Real Madrid, and who knows, one day he might come back to Liverpool." Real Madrid's supporters taunted Liverpool as they held up a Madrid jersey with 'Trent 12' on the back ahead of kickoff (Image: 2025 Getty Images) Cole expects Alexander-Arnold to take some flak before and during the game, but hopes he receives a better reception following the final whistle. His achievements at the club are fantastic, so hopefully he gets a good reception".