More than anything, Liverpool fans have been left baffled by Alexander-Arnold, who has always proclaimed his love for the club, and his desire to one day become captain.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was previously nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 2019, finishing 19th.



and Jude Bellingham will all be ahead of Alexander-Arnold in the pecking order for individual recognition.

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Arguably, it's actually more plausible that Alexander-Arnold could win the Ballon d'Or by staying at Liverpool.

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The Ballon d'Or is a fickle award that favors forwards — moving to Real Madrid won't help the right-back to win it, and he would be better off reassessing his goals.

You'd have to assume he has better reasons than that for leaving

He has been shirking the responsibilities of the position all season, no doubt with his move to Real Madrid in mind, and he owes supporters an explanation — one that might at least show his departure is not being driven by an ill-fated quest for the Ballon d'Or