Trent Alexander-Arnold goes from hero to zero for Dream Team managers – transfer speculation poses puzzling problem
Trent Alexander-Arnold goes from hero to zero for Dream Team managers – transfer speculation poses puzzling problem
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WHAT a difference a week makes. Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) was cock of the walk when his 19-point return against West Ham was the best haul among all Dream Team defenders for Gameweek 17. However, Gameweek 18 is shaping up to be the polar opposite as the Liverpool right-back failed to register a single point against Manchester United on Sunday.
![[How quickly things can change]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/HB-DREAM-TEAM-TAA.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Alexander-Arnold was undoubtedly the hosts' weak link at Anfield, vulnerable in defence and uncharastically inaccurate in possession, he was booked just prior to his substitution to leave him on zero points. That the England international's shaky performance came in the wake of an audacious offer from Real Madrid is probably no coincidence.
![[Alexander-Arnold struggled against Man United]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/GettyImages-2191970629.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Alexander-Arnold's contract expires at the end of the season with a free transfer to the Spanish giants increasingly likely, though Los Blancos are seemingly prepared to part with cash to make the move happen this month. It may be that the 26-year-old simply suffered an off-day against the Red Devils but fans and pundits alike have been quick to question his mentality amid speculation over his future.
![[Slot ultimately hooked Alexander-Arnold on Sunday]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-liverpools-trent-alexander-arnold-961728395.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
As a general rule, Dream Team managers shouldn't overreact to one bad game. Alexander-Arnold remains the game's top defender with an impressive total of 168 points to his name, 18 more than his closest rival at the time of writing. Among defenders, only Antonee Robinson (£4.1m) has provided more assists but Liverpool's homegrown star leads the way for big chances created, not to mention his tally of 11 clean sheets.
![[Alexander-Arnold remains Dream Team's top defender]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/epa11797882-trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-960438027.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
