Alonso makes huge Steven Gerrard comparison after Trent’s second Real Madrid appearance

Steven Gerrard’s name was dragged into the conversation after Trent Alexander-Arnold made his second appearance for Real Madrid.

The 26-year-old right-back, who left Liverpool for £10 million just one month before his contract expired, featured in Los Blancos’ 3-1 win over Pachuca on Sunday night, playing 78 minutes in a dominant performance.

And while it wasn’t him who got the headline quote, there was still a strong Liverpool presence in what was said.

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