Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks out on Liverpool reunion and 'agent Jude' and makes goal celebration vow
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And the right-back is adamant he will not celebrate should he score against his former club when they meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.The 27-year-old was targeted for abuse by significant sections of the Anfield crowd in May on his first appearance since confirming he would not sign a new contract with the Reds, a decision which ultimately led to his move to Real Madrid the following month in a deal worth £10m.Alexander-Arnold, though, was given a huge reception on his farewell appearance on the final day of last season when Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy.READ MORE: National media send strong Liverpool message after Arne Slot statement - 'Don't get them angry'READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk hits back at Wayne Rooney over 'lazy' Liverpool leadership criticismAnd he said: “Whichever way I’m received is the decision of the fans. I’ve got memories there that will last me a lifetime, and no matter how I'm received, that won’t change."It's mixed emotions.
Having played there with the lads and under the coach, I understand how good a team they are."They are a top team and I knew at some stage I'd end up going back there or playing against Liverpool here (in Madrid)."Although they (Liverpool) haven’t had the results of late, they’re still a top footballing team, and nobody here thinks it’s going to be an easy game."Alexander-Arnold is vying for a start for Xabi Alonso's side having been on the bench the last two games following more than a month out with a hamstring problem.And asked if he will celebrate should he score on Tuesday, Alexander-Arnold responded: “You've got to put your emotions to one side and play the best football game you can. (But) if I was to score, then I wouldn’t celebrate, to be honest, no."Alexander-Arnold has also addressed the influence of Jude Bellingham on his move to Real Madrid, with his England international team-mate and close friend having made the move to the European Super League advocates two years earlier.“There was a lot of speculation - the ‘agent Jude’ stuff," said the defender to Prime Video.
He talked so highly of the club, and I’d made my mind up at the end of the day, I needed a change for me. I’d say on a technical level, it’s much higher (than the Premier League) if I’m honest."Prime reporter Alex Aljoe interviewed Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Liverpool v Real Madrid, streaming exclusively on Prime Video at no additional cost to members.