Jamie Carragher reveals his true 'hope' for Trent Alexander-Arnold after Anfield boos

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Trent Alexander-Arnold was met with loud boos from sections of Liverpool fans at Anfield during the Champions League win over Real Madrid, and Jamie Carragher spoke out further after the gameJamie Carragher has explained why he 'hopes' the hostility from Liverpool supporters towards Trent Alexander-Arnold decreases over time. The move came after months of speculation about his future with the 27-year-old's contract at Anfield expiring at the end of last season.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham singled out by Spanish media after Liverpool tieREAD MORE: Arne Slot sends parting message to Trent Alexander-Arnold after miserable Liverpool returnAlexander-Arnold was named on the bench by Real manager Xabi Alonso, who introduced the former Liverpool defender to the contest late on in the second half.

As Alexander-Arnold was getting ready to enter the game on the touchline and subsequently run onto the pitch, the right-back was met with loud boos from sections of the Anfield home crowd.Carragher spoke both before and after the win over Madrid to explain why he believes some Liverpool fans may choose to express their frustration towards Alexander-Arnold."I wouldn't say Trent Alexander-Arnold is a player who divides opinion, because he's a fantastic talent, that's why Real Madrid wanted him that's why he won so much with Liverpool," said Carragher during CBS Sports's post-match coverage of Liverpool's win."But he does get his fair share of criticism about the defensive side of his game. Liverpool supporters feel like, for the last five or six years, they've been going out to bat for Trent."Anyone criticises him, whether it's the media, opposition supporters, pundits from other clubs, the Liverpool support has been right behind him, fighting his corner constantly.

And then he leaves, and they feel a bit let down."So that's why the reaction is what it is, I hope over time it softens because he's a local lad, he's been a brilliant player for Liverpool, and to actually have the ability to play for the biggest club in the world in Real Madrid takes some doing."The feeling is really strong right now, so I totally understand that, and I'm sure Trent can as well."Carragher also spoke before kick-off about the potential reception Alexander-Arnold could receive from Liverpool fans. Now, okay, it's his career, he gets one career, he's a young man, he's been brilliantly successful at the club."But what he's said since he's got in the team, if that were to be true, and Liverpool is the only team for him and he wants to be their captain, he wants to be a legend here...