The Reds are facing a right-back crisis, with Conor Bradley months away from returning from a serious knee injury and Jeremie Frimpong often looking more natural in an advanced role.
Liverpool have signed Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Muñoz during their current window, but neither arrival directly solves the shortage at right-back, adding defensive potential and attacking depth but lacking a proven creator from that position.
Pundit Angelina Kelly urged the club to put emotion aside and consider bringing Trent Alexander-Arnold back, who left the club after just one season at Real Madrid due to a hostile reaction from fans.
Kelly acknowledged the betrayal felt by supporters but argued that the footballing argument is becoming harder to ignore, especially considering Alexander-Arnold's starting only 14 league matches during a difficult first season in Spain.
His position has become less secure following Real Madrid's signing of Denzel Dumfries, potentially opening the door to reduced minutes or a summer exit, which could weaken Madrid's negotiating position.
A reasonably priced reunion would strengthen the team immediately, but only if the player genuinely wants to rebuild trust, considering the emotional and financial barriers that need to be overcome.
Liverpool's need is obvious, and Alexander-Arnold understands the club, the league, and the demands of Anfield, so he would require far less adaptation than an unfamiliar signing, which could improve the team's creativity against opponents who defend deeply.
The decision would be a shock, but exploring the conditions without making promises could be a viable option for the Reds, who are struggling to find a suitable right-back solution.
