Roy Keane's brutal assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold's defense leaves Daniel Sturridge almost speechless
Forget Real Madrid: Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold is better suited to Tranmere Rovers.
That is the opinion of Roy Keane, who attacked the right-back defense during the first half of the Reds' clash against manchester united.
Alexander-Arnold He was caught off guard twice in the first half, and the hosts were lucky not to lead at half-time.
The Red Devils' two best chances came through Alexander-Arnold's channel: the England international was first caught out for being too square for a direct pass to Diogo Dalot.
But Amad Diallo somehow headed the ball behind him after being intercepted by the Portuguese full-back.
He Liverpool The Academy graduate was then watching the ball after Lautaro Martínez made a pass over the top for Rasmus Hojlund to run towards.
Like Diallo, Hojlund made mistakes in his lines, while goalkeeper Alisson ran off his line to prevent the Danish striker from opening the scoring.
With just six months left on his contract on Merseyside, Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move, particularly to real Madrid.
However, Keane He has joked that if he continues to defend as he did in the first half, he could fit in better at League Two side Tranmere.
Speaking in his half-time analysis, the Sky Sports pundit said: “We talked about how bright Trent is going forward.
“But Trent's defense today, my God, it was like something from a schoolboy.
“They are talking about him going to Real Madrid, because of the way he defends, and after this he will go to Tranmere Rovers. He has to do better.”
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Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge He could not contain his emotions after Keane's statement, who simply buried his head in his hands.
When pressed for his opinion on Keane's brutal assessment, Sturridge simply stated: “Speechless.”
Keane then joked: “So he doesn't have to move house, does he?”
Then he added: “But he has to do better defensively, he has to do better.”
Just seven minutes into the second half, United finally took the lead, with the attack falling back to Alexander-Anrold's side.
Bruno Fernandes brought in Lisandro Martínez, who hit the underside of the crossbar for the first time.
But United's lead did not last long, and Cody Gakpo equalized seven minutes later with an emphatic shot into the top corner.
A victory for Liverpool would extend their lead over Arsenal to eight points at the top of the Premier League table.
