Carlo Ancelotti talks about Trent Alexander-Arnold potential transfer from Liverpool

Carlo Ancelotti has declined to address transfer speculation linking Real Madrid with Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The England international, whose contract at Anfield expires next summer, has frequently been associated with a potential move to the La Liga giants.

The 26-year-old, recently recovering from a hamstring injury, is expected to start on the bench against Ancelotti’s side on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, rumours about his future continue to circulate.

When asked about Madrid’s reported interest in Alexander-Arnold, Ancelotti avoided giving a direct response but expressed his respect for Liverpool.

He also acknowledged his lingering affection for Everton, having previously managed Liverpool’s Merseyside rivals.

“I’m sorry but I cannot think about Alexander-Arnold,” Carlo Ancelotti said. “He is not my player.”

“I have a good memory of Everton and I consider Liverpool with usual respect, fantastic club and supporters. But I’m still an Evertonian!

“It will be very intense. We are two historic clubs.

“We each have our own characteristics and we’ll see who can impose them.

“Liverpool are always very competitive. It was with Klopp, it is with the new coach.”

“Liverpool has done really well until now, better than us in domestic competition.

“But now we are back and hope to play a good game against tough opposition. At the end of the season, we hope to be there as usual.”

Asked about Everton’s recent struggles since the left the club in the summer of 2021 to take over at Real Madrid, he said: “Of course I follow Everton.

“I follow the club, I follow the results. Call me tomorrow after the game and I will talk to you about this (their struggles).”

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