'Trent hasn't been the same since he left' - Liverpool warned against re-signing struggling Real Madrid outcast Alexander-Arnold by Glen Johnson

Former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has cautioned the club against re-signing Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold, citing the 28-year-old's ongoing struggles at the Spanish club. Johnson believes Liverpool fans wouldn't want to see the academy product return to Anfield following his recent decline. Despite being a key player during his trophy-laden tenure in the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold has made only six La Liga appearances this season, starting just four matches in all competitions.

Mourinho's hierarchy has sidelined the Englishman behind Federico Valverde and Denzel Dumfries. Johnson, speaking to Betfred, stated that Trent hasn't been the same since leaving Liverpool and that he's not the same player he once was. The former Reds full-back added that if Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool and fails to recapture his peak form, he could damage his legacy at Anfield.

With Valverde and Dumfries ahead of him in Mourinho's plans, Alexander-Arnold faces a critical few months to salvage his career at the Bernabeu before the January transfer window opens.