What all would've happened if Trent Alexander Arnold never signed for Real Madrid? Scroll down below to read our predictions
Trent Alexander Arnold to Real Madrid was one of the most high-profile and controversial transfers this year. On one hand, Real Madrid added yet another superstar to their new Galactico side that already boasted the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. For Liverpool fans though, it felt like a betrayal to see one of their very own leave the club on a free by running his contract down. Trent went from hero to villain at Anfield, as he has gone from universally loved to hated by majority Liverpool fans. In fact, it took a public plea from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for a wide section of Liverpool fans to calm down and be more lenient on the player.
Coming to his Madrid career, it has been a mixed start so far for the English right-back. Unlike at Liverpool, Trent is no longer an undisputed starter at Real Madrid, and has been facing heavy competition from Dani Carvajal for a starting spot. We'll have to see in the coming months who Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso opts for as his regular right-back in the long-term, and if Trent will make it big or not in Madrid.
Let us now look at 5 potential outcomes had Trent Alexander Arnold never moved to Real Madrid.
5 probable outcomes if Real Madrid had not signed Trent Alexander Arnold
Jeremie Frimpong signs for Real Madrid
Jeremie Frimpong was part of the historic Bayer Leverkusen side that won the Bundesliga title and ended Bayern Munich's dominance. Current Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso was his coach at the time as well. With Carvajal getting older and suffering from injury issues, Real Madrid would've anyways needed a right-back. If Trent Alexander Arnold was still at Liverpool, we firmly believe Jeremie Frimpong would've been a Real Madrid player right now.
Marc Guéhi to Liverpool would've happened way earlier
At the time of this writing, the transfer window is officially closed and it is up to Crystal Palace to ultimately make a decision if Marc Guéhi ends up joining Liverpool or not. Regardless of what happens, if Trent Alexander had stayed, Liverpool would've had all the funds kept for the Frimpong deal and surely would've wrapped up a deal for Guehi way earlier.
Alexander Isak or Hugo Ekiteke would almost be guaranteed Premier League Golden Boot Winner
Aleksander Isak to Liverpool is officially done before transfer deadline according to top sources such as Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. How Arne Slot sets up Isak and Hugo Ekiteke together remains to be seen. There are very passers in world football better than Trent Alexander Arnold, and had he stayed, whoever played as Liverpool's striker for this season could've added another 5-10 goals to their final goal tally.
Liverpool fans would've still loved him
It's not that all Liverpool fans hate Trent Alexander Arnold, but he has undeniably lost the affection of majority Liverpool fans who once adored and loved him. They say his move to Real Madrid as nothing less than a betrayal, and their pain is justified on certain levels. Had he stayed, the Anfield faithful would still be cheering his name and loving him unconditionally.
Trent Alexander Arnold would've been future Liverpool Captain
The position of Liverpool football captain is one of the most prestigious titles in football history. Whether its Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, or current captain Virgil Van Dijk, they have all established him as legendary leaders of the club whose legacy would live on forever. Trent was the vice-captain before his departure, and with Van Dijk only expected to be at Liverpool for another year or 2, Trent Alexander Arnold has potentially missed out on becoming future Liverpool Captain and thus an all-time iconic figure of the club.
