Liverpool supporters have shared their reactions following a revealing interview with Trent Alexander-Arnold after his debut for Real Madrid on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old made his first appearance for the Spanish giants in their 1-1 draw against Al Hilal in the Club World Cup group stage on June 18. Introduced by new manager Xabi Alonso in the 65th minute, Alexander-Arnold appeared nervous initially but gradually found his rhythm.
Spanish publication SPORT criticized his early showing, saying: “So far, a minor addition. Trent Alexander-Arnold, too eager, concedes fouls on the right flank.” Meanwhile, MARCA commented: “I don’t know how it looked on TV, but Trent stepping aside during Al Hilal’s counterattack left me speechless.”
Although his performance was fairly subdued, it was his post-match remarks that really sparked discussion among fans.
Speaking to the media, Alexander-Arnold addressed how long he’s been learning Spanish, following his recent use of the language during his unveiling.
“It’s an incredible day to make my Real Madrid debut,” he said. “It’s the kind of moment most footballers dream of, so I’m proud to have achieved it. Of course, we’re disappointed not to get the win, but being at Real means having the mindset to expect a victory every time you step on the pitch.
“I’ve felt supported since the day I signed. The fanbase is absolutely amazing and global—you feel it everywhere.
“I’ve been learning Spanish for a couple of months now. I want to give myself the best chance to succeed here, and part of that means embracing the culture and making an effort to adapt.”
Liverpool fans didn’t hold back in their responses online.
One wrote: “Instead of studying Spanish, he should’ve worked on his defending.”
Another commented: “At Liverpool, we expected to win every game too. But you were too busy learning Spanish and playing terribly.”
A third added: “Yesterday it was a few weeks, now it’s a few months. Tomorrow you’ll finally admit it’s been years.”
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