Trent Alexander-Arnold’s brother has sparked major online attention after his emotional reaction to Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. The reigning Premier League champions are enduring a miserable run of form, having now lost four consecutive matches — including their first home defeat to United in nine years. It marks their worst streak across all competitions since November 2014, during Brendan Rodgers’ tenure.
Ruben Amorim’s men fell behind early after Bryan Mbeumo controversially opened the scoring just two minutes in, while Alexis Mac Allister was down with a head injury that went unattended. Although Cody Gakpo equalised in the 78th minute, Liverpool’s earlier wastefulness — including three hits against the woodwork — proved costly. Six minutes later, Harry Maguire netted the winner, leaving Anfield stunned.
What once seemed like minor growing pains has now developed into a serious crisis. Arne Slot’s side are struggling to rediscover the rhythm that won them last season’s title. Their full-back positions have been a glaring weakness, with Matthijs de Ligt revealing that United deliberately exploited those areas. The absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been felt deeply — the summer signings meant to replace him have yet to deliver.
Gary Lineker recently suggested that Mohamed Salah’s form has dipped without Trent’s influence on the right flank. Meanwhile, the right-back himself has found game time limited at Real Madrid, and his route back into the England squad ahead of the World Cup looks uncertain.
Many fans felt that Trent’s exit from Liverpool was handled quietly, influenced heavily by his brother Tyler — who also acts as his agent. While many assumed the family’s eyes were fixed on the glamour of Madrid, a passionate rant from his younger brother Marcell suggests otherwise.
He fumed:
> “What’s happened to our team!? From winning the league to losing four games in a row — it hasn’t happened in 38 years! Thirty-eight f****** years! And to top it off, we lose to Man United. This can’t go on. It’s a f****** joke. If you’re not angry, you don’t care about this club.”
His comments quickly went viral, with many Liverpool fans calling out his use of “our team,” given Trent’s controversial departure. Still, most Reds supporters would jump at the chance to see their academy star return.
Jeremie Frimpong has been criticised for being too attack-minded, while Conor Bradley’s recent rash performances — particularly after being subbed off at halftime against Chelsea — have raised concerns. Right now, Trent seems the perfect blend of both styles, and alongside Luis Díaz and Diogo Jota, he remains one of the key figures Liverpool sorely miss as their title
defence falters.
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