Roy Keane called out Trent Alexander Arnold for his first half display against Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
A number of Manchester United's chances came down Trent's wing in the first half with both Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund going close.
Alexander Arnold was twice beaten by routine balls over the top with Keane criticising what he described as 'school-boy' defending from the Liverpool player.
Diogo Dalot also beat the full back for pace on another occasion only for the Liverpool full back to recover, winning the ball back.
"He's going to Tranmere Rovers after this" 💬
Roy Keane's honest opinion on Trent Alexander-Arnold's defending. pic.twitter.com/vE02Qmnqik
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The 26-year-old has been the subject of much transfer speculation in recent weeks with Real Madrid reportedly chasing his signature, with his contract at Liverpool running out this July.
Madrid will hope to sign Alexander Arnold for €25 million, with a €78 million five year contract in the works.
Speaking on Sky Sports' coverage of the game, Manchester United and Ireland legend Roy Keane didn't spare Alexander Arnold for his first half performance.
"We talk about how brilliant Trent is going forward, but Trent's defending today. My Goodness. It's like school-boy stuff," Keane said.
"We’re talking about him going to Real Madrid but he’ll be going to Tranmere Rovers after this, the way he's defending. He has to do better defensively.”
Alexander-Arnold's struggles continued in the second half with Amad Diallo and Lisandro Martinez scoring goals down his flank as Manchester United picked up an unlikely point at Anfield.
The Argentine centre half Martinez had put the Red Devils in front after 52 minutes but Liverpool were ahead eighteen minutes later, through Cody Gakpo and a Mo Salah penalty. Amad levelled the game up late on, ensuring the spoils were shared.
