By March 28, 2025 – Liverpool, UK – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool FC’s vice-captain and academy graduate, finds himself at the center of a storm as his contract nears its end, with the Anfield faithful divided on his future. A recent post by Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) on X highlights the ongoing debate, noting that while Alexander-Arnold “knows what to expect from the Anfield crowd,” the “blame game is not helpful” for the club. The post, shared at 07:34 UTC on March 28, 2025, references a Liverpool Echo fan jury discussion on the biggest talking points surrounding the Reds.
Trent Alexander-Arnold knows what to expect from Anfield crowd – Liverpool blame game is not helpful #LFC
Our fan jury have their say on the big talking point https://t.co/sQkDXQUX8O
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) March 28, 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s contract is set to expire at the end of the 2024-2025 season, and Real Madrid is poised to secure his signature on a free transfer. The Spanish giants, fresh off signing Kylian Mbappe in a similar fashion, have been linked with the 26-year-old right-back for months. Liverpool’s failure to extend his contract has sparked frustration among fans, especially as the club risks losing a player who has won every major club honor without a transfer fee. As the fan jury notes, “We have been stung before. We have lost a top player without a transfer fee. The blame game is probably not helpful though.”
The Anfield crowd’s reaction to Alexander-Arnold has been a mixed bag. While he won’t face outright hostility, raucous applause is unlikely either. Fans are more upset about the “manner” of his potential departure than the move itself, with some pointing to his lackluster performance in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United in January 2025 as evidence of his wavering commitment. That game, where new footage released by United further highlighted his struggles, intensified scrutiny on the local lad.
The fan jury also emphasized the broader implications for Liverpool. If Alexander-Arnold departs, the club’s leadership group could face a significant shake-up, with the vice-captaincy role up for grabs. Meanwhile, Liverpool has been linked with potential replacements like Jeremie Frimpong, signaling a busy summer transfer window. As the Reds compete for the Premier League and European honors, the focus remains on unity, with fans urged to rally behind the team despite the uncertainty surrounding one of their own.
