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One Liverpool legend has suggested that the club should sell vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid in the summer.
Alexander-Arnold is widely considered to be among the best right backs in the world, and has been for some time after erupting on the scene with Liverpool in the 2017-18 campaign.
The England international has been a focal point for Liverpool's success in the Jurgen Klopp era, with his deadball ability and crossing technique earning him widespread praise, as well as historic numbers of assists.
Given his importance to the team - and fan-favourite status given his roots in the city - he is perhaps the most popular player at Anfield, and one who most would consider un-sellable.
Yet Steve Nicol, who spent 14 years on Merseyside with the Reds, has suggested his defensive frailties might be a reason to move him on and bring in Conor Bradley in his place.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's defending abilities have come into question throughout his career
The emergence of Conor Bradley does present something of a problem for Jurgen Klopp's successor
Steve Nicol told ESPN that Liverpool should consider selling Alexander-Arnold to make way for Bradley
'I don't care who you support. Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't a good defender,' the Reds legend told ESPN.
'If Madrid
