Gerrard, who played for Liverpool from 1998 to 2015, praised Alexander-Arnold's skills as a footballer, calling him "an extremely good footballer, a very talented footballer" and one of the best passers he's ever seen.

However, Gerrard also expressed his disappointment with Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool, saying "I wouldn't have done it" and that he took a "big risk" by leaving the club when he was in his prime years and offered a new contract. Gerrard acknowledged that Real Madrid is a tempting club, but he couldn't help feeling that Alexander-Arnold was making a mistake by leaving Liverpool.

Gerrard also shared his own experience of being tempted by Real Madrid, when the club came for him with manager Jose Mourinho. While it didn't ultimately happen, Gerrard admitted that it turned his head and he could understand why Alexander-Arnold might be tempted by Real Madrid's offer.

Ultimately, Gerrard's comments reflect his love for Liverpool and his disappointment that Alexander-Arnold chose to leave the club. He expressed his hope that Alexander-Arnold's decision will work out for him, but his comments also show that he can't help feeling that his former teammate made a mistake by leaving Liverpool.

Gerrard's comments also highlight the allure of playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the temptation that can come with it. He acknowledged that Real Madrid and Barcelona are "two humongous clubs" that can be hard to resist, and that even he, as a Liverpool legend, couldn't help but be tempted when Real Madrid came calling.

Overall, Gerrard's comments provide a nuanced and thoughtful perspective on Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid.