--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-06-17T16:09:34.145Z last_updated: 2026-06-17T11:19:00+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/liverpool/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGl2ZXJwb29sZWNoby5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC9mb290YmFsbC1uZXdzL2NhcnJhZ2hlci1hbGV4YW5kZXItYXJub2xkLWVuZ2xhbmQtdHVjaGVsLTM0MTM2MjIx --- # Jamie Carragher responds to Alexander-Arnold update - 'This just proves it' - **Source:** - **Published:** 17 Jun - **Club:** Liverpool - **Original URL:** https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/carragher-alexander-arnold-england-tuchel-34136221 The 27-year-old's omission from the squad marked the latest disappointment in his career after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold's last appearance for the Three Lions came 12 months ago when he featured as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Andorra during their World Cup qualifying campaign. Having initially struggled with acclimatising to the La Liga giants and injury problems, the Champions League and two-time Premier League, Alexander-Arnold played his part in trying to salvage Los Blancos season as they were forced to finish behind rivals Barcelona. His showings for Real Madrid wasn't enough to convince Tuchel to reserve a seat on the plane. And as a result of Tino Livramento being forced to withdraw from the team due to a calf injury on Tuesday, Alexander-Arnold was overlooked again with Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah receiving the nod. Carragher felt that some of the 27-year-old's shortcomings played a part in Tuchel's thinking and the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich head coach has opted for squad harmony over quality but overall, he wasn't surprised by the decision. He told Sky Sports: "We know Thomas Tuchel’s stance regarding Trent. When you look at some of the players in the squad it looks as though he’s picking centre-backs who can do a job at right-back rather than out and out right-backs. "We know there’s the special qualities that Alexander-Arnold has. That’s why Real Madrid wanted him. "The reason why Liverpool supporters were so upset to lose him. The qualities Trent has, and maybe the deficiencies is maybe why Tuchel hasn’t picked him. "He’s looking at the negatives instead of the positives. The way he wants to set his team up, maybe the strengths don’t get amplified as much in a Tuchel team as they do a Jurgen Klopp team. I wouldn’t say I’m overly surprised that he hasn’t gone for Trent. "I said a few weeks ago that he’s picking team harmony, togetherness and spirit over quality and talent. I think this is another decision that just proves that.” FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page Alexander-Arnold's club teammate Jude Bellingham will be representing the Three Lions but he too has faced scrutiny over his place. The Real Madrid star is the topic of debate regarding whether he will receive a starting berth. But Manchester United defender Harry Maguire claimed that the decision to snub Alexander-Arnold was more to dismiss the possibility of creating unnecessary headlines on the eve of their group opener. Speaking on the Rest is Football, he said: "When someone drops out like that, I do believe (with) the squad, you want to call up somebody with a minimum of fuss, no real media attention or disruption to the camp. "So I do believe when someone did get injured, I don't think Trent would've ever been called up because the questions and everything will be about him, if it's a big game, it's about Croatia. "If he called me up, it (the questions) would be about me, Luke Shaw the same, we've been to tournaments and play for big clubs, that's what you want when you bring someone up on standby. Congratulations to Trevoh, I hope he has an impact on the squad." Sky broadcasts more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more with at least 215 live from the top flight alongside Formula 1, darts and golf.