Steven Gerrard sums up Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit perfectly - 'Had what I craved'

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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has issued a new Trent Alexander-Arnold verdict with a hint of jealousy and annoyance emerging from his wordsSteven Gerrard has admitted Trent Alexander-Arnold achieved all he wanted at Liverpool ahead of his move to Real Madrid. The 27-year-old swapped Anfield for the Spanish capital at the end of his contract this past summer for just £10million, with that fee only to allow him to play at the Club World Cup.Arne Slot, current Liverpool players, pundits and many others have shared their thoughts on his decision to leave his boyhood club with Gerrard the latest to do so.Speaking about Alexander-Arnold, the former Reds captain discussed his own experience on nearly leaving, compared his switch to Steve McManaman's and also seemingly hinted the timing of his departure left a sour taste.READ MORE: Liverpool sent new referee verdict on Alexander Isak red card tackle as official 'astonished'READ MORE: Wayne Rooney makes Hugo Ekitike feelings clear as Liverpool star named Premier League bestSpeaking on TNT Sports' Ally McCoist meets Steven Gerrard, he said: "I totally understand everyone has the right [to go elsewhere].

It’s their careers, I’d never really want to interfere in anyone’s decision from a footballing perspective, of course you do as a manager because you want to protect yourself and the club."Steve Mcmanaman made the right decision, the Liverpool team he was playing in wasn’t competitive."I think it was a huge jump playing in that Liverpool team to Real Madrid, so from a footballing perspective, that was a no-brainer. I think 9/10 people would have jumped into that and over time Liverpool fans understood why."I think Trent is very different because he was playing in arguably one of the best Liverpool teams ever, one of the favourites for the champions league, they’re already winning leagues.

Trent had, in the palm of his hands, what I craved all of my career. I still look back now and wish I achieved what he has."So I think Trent’s decision was probably a lot more difficult that Macca's.