"I can understand it from being in Trent's shoes. I can understand it. I get it. His best mate plays there. Maybe he wants to challenge himself. He's won everything at Liverpool, so there's a part of me that really understands it."
"put my Liverpool hat back on, I think, what are you doing? What are you doing? You're (at) arguably one of the best teams in Europe. You're winning things that I sit here now and still dream of winning. You're winning European Cups. You're one of the main men. The fans adore you. What are you doing? But this is with my Liverpool hat on, because I love Liverpool Football Club."
Steven Gerrard offers a balanced perspective on Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid, expressing empathy while also conveying Liverpool-rooted disappointment. Factors cited include close friendships at Real, a desire for new challenges, and having achieved everything at Liverpool. Personal experience of being approached by elite clubs such as Chelsea and Real Madrid informs the understanding of the move's allure. Wearing a Liverpool hat mentally, Gerrard questions leaving a top European team adored by supporters and competing for major trophies. The reaction among Liverpool fans is emotional and conflicted.
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