Not wanting to begrudge Trent Alexander-Arnold if he were to make the 'difficult' decision to leave Liverpool this summer, Graeme Souness believes the full-back can be successful at Real Madrid.
After all, the former Reds captain sympathises with this tense situation having left the club for abroad when at the peak of his own powers.
There may have been no on-field Liverpool-action over the March international break but these weeks off have hardly been quiet.
Dominating reports in recent days has been Alexander-Arnold, specifically the fact that Real Madrid are reportedly 'closing in'
For some, feelings of betrayal stem from the fact the player's situation mean the Reds would make no money from his departure
Others simply feel a local talent who has spoken of his dream to captain his boyhood club one day, in such a successful era, is throwing away a legacy.
Souness has responded:
"I understand the frustration of Liverpool supporters towards Trent Alexander-Arnold over his decision to join Real Madrid but I don't think they can be too critical.
I'm not sure whether the backlash is more because Liverpool won't be getting a substantial fee or just that Trent has chosen to leave.
"The timing of the news is unfortunate but that leak would not have come from Trent or his team.
“There is zero benefit to him or Liverpool in this coming out at this time, with a league title still to be won.
"Whatever the reasoning, the flak that may come his way in the remaining months will be nothing he can't handle.
“You don't play for a club like Liverpool with a poor temperament so he will cope with the criticism.
"He has given good service. He has been at the club for 20 years, he has won six trophies and what looks like becoming two Premier League titles, now he fancies another challenge.
“Like any ambitious young man, should we begrudge him that?"
"Not to mention, in Conor Bradley, Liverpool have a ready-made replacement who has all the hallmarks of becoming a top, top player.
"There are no obvious replacements for Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk, so Liverpool supporters can at least take solace that Bradley is already in the building."
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