Steven Gerrard shares what he wants to happen to Trent Alexander-Arnold after his Liverpool exit

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Steven Gerrard has recently discussed the importance of the Liverpool academy, what he wants to happen with Curtis Jones, and his one wish for Trent Alexander-Arnold.Gerrard remains the blueprint for an academy superstar, not just at Liverpool Football Club, but anywhere in world football. He knows better than anyone what it means to come through the system and carry the weight of a club on his shoulders.Having watched Alexander-Arnold’s development from afar since his move to the Spanish capital at the end of last season, Gerrard is still hoping there could one day be a shock Anfield return.

But it’s very difficult to replace a player at Trent’s level because he’s world-class. Whatever Liverpool fans think of his exit, Gerrard is right on one thing — Alexander-Arnold is still a world-class talent.Steven Gerrard does not want Curtis Jones to leave LiverpoolThis academy talk comes at a time when Jones is considering his own Liverpool future.Gerrard does not want to see him go.

For all the focus on signings, every great Liverpool squad needs players who understand the club from the inside.He added: “It’s important we keep producing homegrown talents. Which elite former target do you wish you could bring to Anfield? 💭 Photo by Michael Regan – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images But the biggest reason to keep him around is what he means to Liverpool fans, and what Liverpool means to him.READ MORE: Player who almost joined Liverpool now claimed to have made a mistake ‘miles worse’ than Steven Gerrard’s slipJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox