The full-back is expected to move to Real Madrid after confirming his Anfield exit on Monday (05.05.25) and former Reds defender Carragher says that the player will lose some respect from the fanbase as a result of his decision.

The Sky Sports pundit said: "He will lose something that he's got right now in terms of Liverpool supporters' love for him, him being 'one of their own' will diminish.

"Some people will say: playing for Real Madrid, that price is not worth paying. Some other people will say: 'You've got to play for Real Madrid, it's the biggest club in the world.'

"You can put how the supporters feel to one side, it's your career and you get one chance at it. I don't think any Liverpool fan can deny that Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world.

"But that [love from the fans] is something he has sacrificed playing for Real Madrid."

Carragher expressed disappointment that Alexander-Arnold - who came through the Reds' youth academy - doesn't think that Liverpool is "enough" at a time when the club are on a high after winning the Premier League title.

He said: "I'm disappointed that, as a local player, he doesn't think Liverpool are enough when they are winning. This Liverpool team is within the best five or six in Europe, just won the league.

"Liverpool could be on the verge of something special with the new manager. If I was in that position where I thought I could put Liverpool above Man United in league titles, an era of domination, get closer to Real Madrid - they are a rival of Liverpool in Europe.

"I'm disappointed that isn't enough for him."