In addition to projecting what he believes will happen to the right-back, Mo Salah, and Virgil van Dijk next summer, Jamie Carragher has criticized Trent Alexander-Arnold for stating that he would prefer to win the Ballon d’Or over the Champions League or World Cup.
Because Liverpool has permitted Alexander-Arnold, Salah, and Van Dijk to reach the last years of their contracts, there is conjecture that these elite players may decide to leave. Alexander-Arnold has been linked to Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, while the Saudis are monitoring Salah and Van Dijk.
Alexander-Arnold was questioned regarding his career goals prior to Sunday’s match between Liverpool and Arsenal. He stated that he hopes to fulfill his “full potential” and become the first full-back to ever win the Ballon d’Or.
To stay within striking distance of league leaders Manchester City, Liverpool rallied from behind to draw 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates, thanks in large part to Alexander-Arnold.
Darwin Nunez set up Salah for Liverpool’s second equalizer of the match after the England star made a spectacular pass down the right flank.
Following the game, former Liverpool defender Carragher gave an explanation of why Alexander-Arnold seems set to sign with Real Madrid and why Reds supporters will be incensed. He did, however, forecast that Salah and Van Dijk would stay at Anfield.
Upon reading that, my initial reaction was, “You won’t win the Ballon d’Or as a right-back for Liverpool.” The finest players in the world typically play for Real Madrid or Barcelona, which is where Ballon d’Or winners typically play,” the analyst stated on Sky Sports.
“If it is his ultimate goal… I believe he was asked if he would rather win the World Cup, the Champions League, or the Ballon d’Or, and he went with the latter, which I find a little odd or weird. Because it’s a team sport, he has consistently selected the World Cup or the Champions League [in the past].
He has a lot of desire, therefore it seems sense that you only have one career. He is an exceptional full-back who is one of a kind. With the pass, he brings Liverpool back into the match today.
“I think he’s going to Real Madrid because of that.” Carragher
As soon as I read the interview, however, my initial thought was that he was moving to Real Madrid. In fact, I believe that Mo and Virgil van Dijk
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