Jamie Carragher backs Trent Alexander-Arnold to come good despite Liverpool warning

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Jamie Carragher has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to find his feet at Real Madrid, despite a slow start to life in Spain following his exit from Liverpool. Although he has been assured of a warm welcome back from his former teammates and Arne Slot, the reception from the Liverpool supporters might prove to be frostier, with fans already having voiced their displeasure before Alexander-Arnold left last season.

Asked by The Athletic which of Alexander-Arnold or Xabi Alonso - himself a former Liverpool player and now Real’s head coach - would get a better reception, Carragher responded: “I think we all know the answer.” It hasn’t quite been the start to life with the Spanish giants Alexander-Arnold would have envisaged. Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a slow start to life with Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images) Having not played a single minute in Real’s last two games, it’s uncertain just what part he’ll play in today’s game at Anfield, although Carragher has backed him to come good with the 15-time European champions.

“He’s been a bit unfortunate with the injury but I’m sure he will show the Real Madrid public exactly how good he is,” Carragher added. “He’s a fantastic player, which is why Real Madrid, the biggest club in the world, wanted to sign him.