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Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates his winner against Leicester(Image: Liverpool FC)

While some Liverpool fans have tried to dull the pain of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold by saying the team doesn’t need him, Ryan Gravenberch admits he is key.

Alexander-Arnold took just five minutes after his introduction following nearly six weeks out with an ankle injury to fire home Liverpool’s winner at Leicester.

It was his 23rd goal for Liverpool and his first with his left foot to put Arne Slot’s Reds just three points away from a record-equalling 20th title.



You saw how important he can be for us.”

Alexander-Arnold, 26, is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in a move which was decided months ago.

As hurt as some Liverpool fans are to see their home-grown hero and lifelong Red go, he is following a path well worn down the years by the likes of Kevin Keegan, Graeme Souness, Steve McManaman and Georginio Wijnaldum.

All four went abroad and Alexander-Arnold wants to win La Ligas and Champion Leagues with Real.

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Maybe he sees a move to Real hurting Liverpool less and he will not be competing with his boyhood club domestically.

Certainly, Gravenberch’s comments show the Liverpool dressing room understands every player must do what they feel is right for them, even if it hurts the club.

Alexander-Arnold loves Liverpool and that was clear in his goal celebration at Leicester, which was a real cathartic moment.

Alexander-Arnold enjoyed his moment at Leicester and he will enjoy hoisting that Premier League trophy aloft on May 25 after Liverpool’s final game.

Trent was all smiles at the King Power(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

He will then leave for Madrid having been a key figure during one of Liverpool’s most-gloried spells, having won one Champions League, two Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, one League Cup, one UEFA Super Cup and one FIFA Club World Cup.