Jamie Carragher would love to see Trent Alexander-Arnold back at Liverpool.Alexander-Arnold left Anfield for Real Madrid in controversial circumstances in 2025 the Spanish giants paying a reduced fee of around �10million after the full-back had run down his contract.That undoubtedly tarnished the 28-year-olds legacy on Merseyside, despite helping Liverpool to two Premier League titles, one Champions League crown, two EFL Cups and one FA Cup after coming through the clubs academy.Id have him back, said Carragher on the Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet. Give him plenty of stick I think he made a mistake, I do. I think he made a big mistake. But, as I said, if something benefits Liverpool Football Club going forward and we do have problems in terms of the right-back [position].Ronnie [Ronald Arajo] has been fantastic but we do have a problem in terms of full-backs passing. Weve definitely missed his creativity.Trent is third-choice at Real Madrid CarragherAlexander-Arnold has failed to establish himself at Madrid, struggling for form and fitness under all three managers he has played for.He started on the bench for Madrids Clasico win at Barcelona on Sunday, only appearing for the final few seconds as Jose Mourinho attempted to play down the clock.Midfielder Federico Valverde started at right-back at Camp Nou and was replaced just after the hour mark by Denzel Dumfries.Carragher added: At the moment, hes third choice right-back for Real Madrid. Theyre playing a midfield player at right-back, and even in El Clsico, Denzel Dumfries, the first-choice right-back, if you like, comes on as a sub. So when youre third choice at a club, theyre obviously wanting you to move on.Carragher believes Jacquet is first-choice at LiverpoolShould Alexander-Arnold return to Liverpool he would likely line up alongside Jeremy Jacquet, who has impressed next to Virgil van Dijk following his move from Rennes.I think hes the first-choice centre-back and starting to look after Virgil a little bit rather than the other way around, Carragher said of the France international. And even though hes only played eight games, I already feel hes an upgrade on everybody else Virgils played alongside. I know its early to say that, but he really does look the part.And Virgil was always going to need that at some stage where he just has to play his own game. He cant look after a back four. He cant look after a centre-back partner. I think were at that stage now with Van Dijk, still playing well, but he should just be left to play his own game.Liverpool could be in a title race if they beat ArsenalLiverpool have lost just once in all competitions this season 3-0 hammering at home to Manchester City and sit fourth in the Premier League table following the weekend victory over Brighton.They face Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night before a big Premier League clash with champions Arsenal on Sunday.Carragher said: The thing I like right now is the fact that theyre getting results, things are going well, but I still think theres a lot of improvement [to come]. When I watch the games, I still dont think Liverpool have had one 90 minutes where you go, everything was proper. You know, three or four nil win, got the goals, looked solid at the back, kept the ball.Ive never believed Liverpool are in a title race this season. But if you beat the champions and youre closer in the tableWe all look at [Andoni] Iraolas squad and we probably say hes been dealt a bad hand to a certain extent. What could Liverpool do in January that could propel them into a title race? If obviously the situation with [Manchester] City is resolved and theyre not actually in the title race, and youre thinking its just Arsenal? Its not actually the two teams we think we need to overtake, theres just one now. Topics Jamie Carragher Liverpool F.C. Real Madrid CF Trent Alexander-Arnold If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Why Kylian Mbappe and La Liga have said sorry to China Ben Miller 27th October, 2026 Guti reveals conspiracy theory as Kanes Ballon dOr success falls flat in Spain Jon Fisher 27th October, 2026 Who won the Ballon dOr 2026? Recap on the results live from London as they happened Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Chaos at the Ballon dOr! Statement released after Kane, Mbappe, Yamal and Messi all announced as winners Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 What time is the Ballon dOr ceremony 2026? Full start details, confirmed timings Ben Miller 26th October, 2026 Ballon dOr 2026: Odds, stats and where to watch with Harry Kane favourite to win ahead of Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi Jon Fisher 26th October, 2026
