Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after his error in the 2-2 draw against Manchester United. The 26-year-old right-back was at fault for Lisandro Martinez’s opener, leading to harsh criticism from pundits.
Reports of Real Madrid’s interest in Alexander-Arnold have added pressure, but Liverpool rejected their approach. Roy Keane slammed the defender’s performance, calling it “schoolboy stuff,” while Gary Neville suggested the transfer talk might have distracted him.
Van Dijk, however, believes Alexander-Arnold is focused. “He has his family and us around him,” Van Dijk said. “He wants to perform well, like all of us.”
Liverpool hopes to keep Alexander-Arnold, who is set to become a free agent next season. For now, the defender’s focus remains on the game, not the speculation.
