Trent Alexander-Arnold told what he has to do to secure Liverpool return

Former Liverpool striker Collymore says Alexander-Arnold must improve defensively if he wants to return to Anfield from Real Madrid.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled for minutes at Real Madrid under José Mourinho since joining in summer 2025, with new signing Denzel Dumfries often preferred. Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore believes a return to Anfield is possible if things don't improve at the Bernabéu by May, but only if Alexander-Arnold visibly strengthens his defensive game. Collymore told Betarades.gr the England international needs to improve both his actual defensive performance and the perception of that aspect of his play to convince Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola to bring him back.