Carragher urges that Alexander-Arnold be benched until he pledges his long-term commitment to Liverpool.

It was an unusual match against Leicester—Liverpool desperately needed a win, and while Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive goal, his celebration added an air of uncertainty. It seemed to distract from the moment, leaving fans speculating. Jamie Carragher addressed the situation afterward, suggesting a bold approach:

“If Trent hasn’t committed to staying next season, he shouldn’t be in the starting lineup. Liverpool shouldn’t be in the business of giving players emotional farewells.

This isn’t about sentimental send-offs—it’s about making smart decisions for the club’s future. The key question is whether Conor Bradley is ready to be our starting right-back next season, and if so, whether we bring in a back-up or sign a new first-choice to compete with him.

Bradley needs valuable game time, so unless Trent is needed to help win a match, he should be coming off the bench—not starting—if his future lies elsewhere.

Trent has remained silent about his plans, and many fans suspect a decision has already been made. Unlike Van Dijk and Salah, who consistently expressed a desire to stay, Trent’s silence speaks volumes—especially given his ties to the city.

This match marked the first time all season that Bradley started two consecutive league games, pointing to both previous fitness concerns and his standing in the squad. While much of the talk was about Trent and his ambiguous comments, the focus now has to be on what lies ahead.

If Arne Slot continues picking Bradley, it could be a strong signal that Liverpool are already planning for life without Alexander-Arnold—possibly because Real Madrid have already secured him.