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Former Liverpool captain Ronnie Whelan believes there is no need for supporters to show animosity towards Trent Alexander-Arnold should he decide to leave the club.

A product of the Liverpool Academy, the England international has gone on to establish himself as one of the best right-backs in the world.

During his time in the Reds’ first-team, he has also won every major trophy on offer.



The La Liga giants also failed in a bid to sign the defender for a cut-price fee during the January transfer window.

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Liverpool supporters have understandably reacted with mixed responses to the prospect of Alexander-Arnold heading to the Spanish capital, but Whelan, speaking exclusively to the ECHO, believes the defender should be allowed to leave with the blessing of Reds fans.

“It is football, Liverpool have got through it before, and there have been many players who have left," he said.

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"You go back to Kevin Keegan, Kenny Dalglish; Liverpool always find something.

There is no need for animosity; he has done great service to Liverpool over the years.”

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Whelan was speaking to the ECHO at the recent Randox Grand National Festival.

It was hard times for everybody in the city.

“But I watched the FA Cup final when I was a kid growing up in Ireland, and I led some of the greatest players Liverpool ever had up them steps at Wembley.